Classic madeira 2016 mwt

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May 2015-April 2016

Affordable luxury from the leading independent specialist holiday company

MADEIRA & PORTO SANTO

2015/16

price promise I 100% financial protection I private transfers scheduled, charter & no frills flights from your local airport


Reasons to book with us rofessional reservations team with P personal knowledge of our hotels Long standing relationships with hoteliers, airlines, car hire and transfer companies egular health and safety R checks at all hotels Representatives available in resort for advice and assistance Fully bonded and licensed UK holiday company - your money is fully protected and safe No need for you to spend hours trawling the internet Excellent value holidays Price Promise guaranteed

Tailor-made for you We can book: Fully inclusive holidays including hotel, private transfers and flights from your local airport Hotel plus private transfers and car hire Hotel plus car hire Hotel plus private transfers Hotel only

PRICE PROMISE In the unlikely event that you find a more competitive price at the time of booking, we guarantee to match the price, AND offer an additional ÂŁ10 per adult saving. SEE PAGE 72

Cover images (from left) Fortaleza de Sao Tiago, Funchal; Cabo Girao & Camara de Lobos; Coral Tree flower; Choupana Hills Resort & Spa (p41)

The Cliff Bay (p34-35)


Luxury hotel holidays, tailor-made for you Based in Worthing on the Sussex coast, we’ve been

When first visiting Madeira I spent many lovely days

tailor-making luxurious hotel holidays since 1988

discovering the rugged coast and mountainous

and we’re very proud that the beautiful verdant

interior, the bustle of Funchal and the magnificent

island of Madeira has featured prominently since

gardens and, because my wife and I are pretty

the very beginning. Most of our Madeiran hotels

active, we particularly loved hiking for miles along

have been included from the early days and, due

the irrigation pathways known as levadas. It’s a

to the longevity of these relationships, many of the

great destination, and, here at Classic, we’d be

hoteliers and managers have become firm friends

very pleased to share some of its friendly hospitality

not only with us, but with many of our customers

with you on your next holiday.

who return annually to enjoy the sophisticated hospitality, the delicious cuisine especially the unique, locally-caught espada, the lush gardens and the rugged and awe-inspiring mountains.

Nick Munday, Owner & Managing Director

CONTENTS Welcome to Madeira & Porto Santo Discover Madeira Tailor-made service Private transfers & car hire Our resort service Loyal customers & champagne gifts Honeymoons & holiday vouchers

Contact us freephone 0800 008 7288

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Your perfect family holiday 12-13 Time to relax - our spa recommendations 14-15 Golf in Madeira 16-17 Twin centre holidays 18-19 Carnivals & festivals 20-21 Dining out 22-23 Explore Madeira 24-25 Gardens & Levada walks 26-27 Sporting activities 28-29 Funchal 30-31 Madeira hotels 32-53 Madeira quintas 54-69 Porto Santo Island 70-71 Booking conditions 72-73 Holiday information 74 Flight details & car hire 75

We are open every day until 10pm Monday to Saturday 9am-10pm & Sunday 10am-10pm


Clockwise from top left: coastal view, Porto Santo beach, Madeira flora, Funchal, Funchal Botanical Gardens

Welcome to Madeira & Porto Santo Enjoying an excellent year round climate, stunning scenery and superb quality hotels Madeira is the perfect holiday destination for those wanting to escape the stresses of everyday life. The people are friendly and there are few places where you would enjoy better or more courteous service. The Island of Eternal Springtime, Lovers’ Isle, Pearl of the Atlantic, Floating Garden of the Atlantic are just a few of the epithets awarded to Madeira, the 4

largest of the islands in the Madeiran Archipelago which also includes the sand and sea worshippers’ island of Porto Santo, and the uninhabited islands of the Selvagens and Desertas. Located 400 miles west of Morocco and 600 miles from the European mainland, the islands are located on similar latitudes to Bermuda and Los Angeles and enjoy a good year round climate.


MADEIRA

CLOTHING

Madeira is the tip of a gigantic mountain protruding from the

Warm-weather clothes are fine for the summer, but pack a jumper

ocean depths and the variations in altitude provide a variety of

for any trips to the hills and mountains. Warmer clothes will be

natural habitats from stunning coastal scenery to soaring

needed for the winter along with a shower proof jacket, but

mountainous peaks. The island is 35 miles long and 16 miles wide,

daytime temperatures are still very mild. Winter walkers will need

the central area is volcanic in origin and its subtropical climate and

waterproof, warm clothes. Sensible, stout footwear is recommended

moderate rainfall provide an environment where lush vegetation

for any hill walking and can also be useful in tackling Funchal’s

prevails and exotic flowers bloom all year. The water temperature is

cobbled streets, and hiking boots are worthwhile for some of the

also pleasant year round due to the warming influences of the Gulf

more challenging levada walks.

Stream. Although there are no golden sand beaches the island boasts a few manmade beaches and there are numerous lidos and

SHOPPING & SOUVENIRS

wonderful hotel pools overlooking the ocean or situated in

American whimsical poet Ogden Nash got it just about right when

magnificent tropical gardens which make Madeira an ideal

he wrote, ‘Madeira is the home of wineries and extremely expensive

destination for sun worshippers. Madeira’s rich history provides many

embroidered fineries’. Shop for anything from the latest designer

places of interest and amidst the natural beauty you can discover

clothes to exquisite embroidery, wickerwork, exotic flowers, Madeira

small traditional villages, seek out interesting churches and

cake and of course, Madeira wine! The majority of Funchal’s shops

museums and enjoy various festivals with the locals who delight in

are small and personal but there are a number of larger shopping

sharing their many celebrations with visitors.

centres offering designer clothing and familiar brand names with Funchal offering the widest selection of shopping centres with Forum

PORTO SANTO

and Dolce Vita in the heart of the city, whilst in contrast, Bazar do

The tiny and delightful island of Porto Santo measures a mere seven

Povo, Madeira's oldest department store, has retained the same

miles by four and lies twenty-three miles to the north east of

traditional shopping experience for more than a hundred years. The

Madeira; easily reached by a twenty minute flight from Funchal

best established local markets are in Santa (Porto Moniz), Ponta

airport or a two hour ferry crossing from Funchal harbour making it

Delgada and Santo da Serra, and take place during the weekends.

ideal for a two centre holiday. Although Porto Santo has a history of

Funchal’s most authentic market, Mercado dos Lavradores (workers’

its own and still retains many fascinating vestiges of its past, it is the

market) in the Old Town is filled with colourful and fragrant flowers,

golden beaches that provide the major attraction, although the

exotic fish, fruit and vegetables as well as delightful handicrafts and

tranquil lifestyle enjoyed all over the island is also a reason why

is a ‘must-see’, especially on a Friday or Saturday, when the ranks of

visitors return year after year. This island has remained largely

the market’s regular visitors are swelled by fisherman, farmers and

undiscovered and with an indigenous population of just five

tradesmen.

thousand, you can be assured of a restful and peaceful time during your stay.

FLOWERS Given that one of Madeira’s epithets is the ‘Floating Garden’, long

HERITAGE

lasting, locally grown flowers would seem to be the natural choice

Madeira became part of the Portuguese empire in the 15th century

as an ideal memento. Orchids, flamingo and bird of paradise

and has a diverse cosmopolitan heritage resulting from various

flowers can be boxed and carried on to the aeroplane or stored in

invasions and occupations. In the 17th century the island became a

the aircraft’s hold (some airlines make a charge). Most flower shops

significant part of the trading routes between Europe and the New

will take the order and deliver the boxed flowers either to the hotel

World, specifically the Portuguese colony of Brazil, and there is a

or the airport on the day of departure. It’s best to order the flowers

major British influence, which is a throwback to the Napoleonic

not later than three days before you leave. A boxful of estrelicias

Wars when friendly occupation by the British finally ended in 1814.

and orchids costs from €35.

The British were particularly instrumental in Madeira’s booming wine sales, a trade which was only overtaken in the 20th century by the

QUINTAS & HOTELS

tourism industry. Today Madeira is an Autonomous Political Region

From secluded coastal hotels to mountain hideaways, Classic

of Portugal and, together with Porto Santo, has a population of

Collection Holidays offers a range of accommodation from small

260,000 with approximately half living in Funchal, the capital.

and friendly to elegant and luxurious. In addition to a wide range of

Portuguese is the national language although English is widely

hotels, we feature a number of prestigious quintas, delightfully

understood.

restored manor houses, on Madeira (see pages 54-69). Particular emphasis is placed on the character and location of our properties

WHEN TO GO

so we are confident that we can find the perfect property for your

Given the temperate nature of its climate, Madeira is worth a visit

holiday.

at any time of the year. The average temperature seldom falls below 17˚C and rarely rises above 24˚C and the warming effect of the Gulf Stream keeps water temperatures between 17˚C and 22˚C making swimming a very pleasant experience the whole year round. When you choose to go might be dependent upon which flowers you want to see in bloom or which of the island’s many festivals and celebrations you might like to witness. For warm, clear weather, ideal for hill and mountain walking, spring, summer and autumn are best, but Madeira is also an ideal choice when you

WHEREVER YOU SEE THE MALVERN WORLD TRAVEL LOGO, THESE HOTELS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY MALVERN WORLD TRAVEL

want to escape from the long, dull British winter. The climate on Porto Santo is stable and dry with little change from season to season.

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Discover Madeira There are plenty of places to visit outside the bustling capital Funchal. Madeira boasts delightful botanical gardens and unspoilt landscapes, numerous levada trails, a nature reserve and forests, dramatic mountain ridges

and magnificent views from ocean cliffs, plus picturesque little villages and fishing ports, whilst, neighbouring Porto Santo boasts five miles of golden beaches and can be visited on a day trip from Madeira.

GETTING AROUND MADEIRA Although just a small island, Madeira seems much bigger due to its mountainous terrain. The island is extremely rugged and travellers should be prepared for long, winding roads full of twists and turns.

Sao Vicente

You can easily explore by car, taxi, local bus or organised excursion

Pretty authentically-renovated village which has won many conservation awards.

and our resort team is on hand to give you advice on the best way to get around.

Porto Moniz

Pretty whaling village surrounded by terraces typical of the north of Madeira. Most famed for natural swimming pools cut into the volcanic rock.

Porto Moniz

Western Madeira

Ponta Delgada

Dotted along the coast is a number of picturesque villages and seaside coves including Jardim do Mar, renowned for its world class surfing conditions.

Madeira

Sao Vicente

Encumeada

Jardim do Mar Calheta

A pass at 3,300ft with superb views from Sao Vicente in the north down the Serra d’Agua valley to the south.

Encumeada (1007)

Jardim da Serra Picturesque wooded region with excellent levada walks.

Calheta

Ponta do Sol

A pretty spot with a marina and man-made beach with golden sands. A popular place in the summer with a selection of watersports and restaurants.

Jardim da Serra Cabo Girao Camara do Lobos

Ponta do Sol

Now a fishing village and holiday resort, once a thriving sugarcane centre.

Cabo Girao Do not miss the breathtaking view from one of the highest sea cliffs in the world (1900ft).

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Camara do Lobos A favourite with Winston Churchill, this picturesque village to the west of Funchal is the centre of the fishing community; the fishermen are experts in catching Espada from depths of up to 800 metres.

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Porto Santo

Queimadas

Madeira’s neighbouring island with 5 miles of golden beaches and sands. Stay at Hotel Porto Santo & Spa or visit on a day trip.

Nature reserve close to Santana and a lovely place for picnics and levada walks.

Boaventura An agricultural village with mountainous landscape. Numerous bars provide the excellent stopping points to sample local wines. There is a demanding levada walk close by with superb views.

Porto Santo

Santana Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and hillsides abounding with fruit trees and willow. Famed for its unique triangular thatched houses, and home to the Madeira Theme Park.

Pico Ruivo

The highest point on the island, 6,109ft – can only be reached by foot.

Pico do Arieiro

Madeira’s third highest mountain, tremendous views of dramatic mountain ridges.

Santo da Serra Filled with weekend villas for Madeira’s wealthiest residents and home to a championship 27 hole golf course.

Boaventura Santana Queimadas Pico Ruivo (1860)

Canical

Pico do Arieiro (1810)

Santo da Serra

Eira do Serrado (1095)

Monte

Jardim de Monte Palace

Machico Machico

Historical fishing port where Zarco the Explorer first discovered Madeira.

Camacha Jardim Botanico Jardim Orchidea

FUNCHAL

Once the centre of Madeira’s whaling industry and now a marine mammal sanctuary. Well worth a visit to the whaling museum in the old whaling company’s office.

Canical

Camacha

Canico

The island’s wickerwork centre; great for souvenir shopping.

Monte Picturesque village high above Funchal, featuring Tropical Garden Monte Palace, a delightful garden full of rare tropical species native to Madeira. Visit by cable car and leave by toboggan!

Jardim Botanico

Overlooking Funchal these beautiful gardens house plants from all over the world.

Jardim Orchidea

These gardens contain more than 4,000 varieties of delicate orchids.

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Desertas Islands 20 miles to the southeast of Funchal, these uninhabited islands provide a spectacular backdrop especially at sunset. Protected as a sanctuary for the monk seal, access is restricted.

Desertas Islands

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Clockwise from top left: Santa Caterina Park, Funchal; The Cliff Bay (p34-35), Camara de Lobos, coastal view, Pincushion Protea flower

Enjoy our tailor-made service Our customers expect excellence, and from the moment that you contact us, you’ll know that we offer a professional and flexible service. We know and love our resorts and hotels, and if there’s any additional detail that you need, we’ll simply contact our overseas staff or hotel partners to ensure that you are booking exactly the holiday you’ve dreamed about. We can easily book a scheduled, charter or no frills flight from your local 8

airport, and we normally include private airport transfers for your arrival and departure, although we can book a hire car if you prefer. All our hotels have superb choices of premier rooms, junior suites and suites – sometimes even presidential suites! And to ensure that you make the most of your holiday, we include a complimentary miniguide book with your travel documents and once in resort, there’s a representative eager to help.


FLIGHTS FROM ALL UK AIRPORTS: YOUR CHOICE

FLEXIBLE DINING

We know that our customers like to fly from a local airport that is

So that you can sample the local restaurants, but still have the option

convenient to them and as we tailor-make every holiday to suit, we

of pre-booking your evening meal in the hotel for some nights, take

are able to book scheduled, charter or no frills flights from a wide

advantage of our flexible dining plan. You can book as many, or as

range of UK airports. Please see page 75 for further details.

few, evening meals in the hotel as you wish and you don’t even have to decide for which nights until you arrive at the hotel. Prices for

FLIGHT UPGRADES & SERVICES On scheduled services we are able to book business class seats in

dinner are detailed as half board supplements on each hotel page.

addition to the economy cabin. Additionally, we can book speedy

EXCURSIONS

or priority boarding on certain no frills flights, and, where available on

Excursions can easily be booked once you are in resort, however, to

charter carriers, we can book premium seating which may include

pre-book your excursions, or for more information, please contact our

complimentary drinks, meals and additional legroom. Where

reservations team on 0800 008 7288.

possible, we include pre-allocated seating and the standard luggage allowance and additionally, if available, we offer you the

CLASSIC CONCIERGE

choice to pre-book in-flight meals, additional luggage and extra

To help you make the most of your holiday take advantage of our

legroom seating. We can, of course, contact the airline on your

complimentary Classic concierge service. Call us on freephone 0800

behalf regarding golf carriage and/or airport and airline assistance.

008 7289 and we can research details of specific cultural events, and

In order that we can book the upgrades and services that suit you

help book tickets for concerts, sporting events and restaurants before

best, please enquire about their availability at time of booking.

you travel. Please note that event tickets must be paid for in full, and normally will be non-refundable.

AIRPORT HOTELS, PARKING & LOUNGES We want your holiday to start the moment that you leave home and

OUR RESORT SERVICE

through our travel partners FHR, we are able to offer a choice of

Our overseas staff love their resorts and will be delighted to share

airport hotels and car parks in the UK. Also, through our travel

their considerable knowledge with you. Classic customers tend to be

partners, Lounge Pass, we are delighted to offer an airport lounge

well-seasoned travellers and, because we know that you prefer to

facility both in the UK and overseas. Booking an airport lounge

exercise your independence, our resort management services are

means that you can relax with complimentary drinks and

discreet and unobtrusive. We generally endeavour to contact you at

newspapers in an exclusive lounge until it is time for your flight.

the beginning of your stay to ensure that everything is to your liking and will be delighted to give advice on places to visit, sights to see,

VIP AIRPORT SERVICES

traditional restaurants, local wines and culinary tips. You’ll be given a

In conjunction with Ace Handling we are pleased to offer a

24-hour local contact number in case you need further assistance.

personalised VIP meet and greet airport service costing from £63 per booking (up to 9 passengers on the same flight) for each outbound

TRAVEL AWARDS

or inbound, or transit journey. Please see our website for further

Since 2005, Classic has been honoured with numerous Outstanding

details or call our reservations team on 0800 008 7288.

Service Awards by the specialist travel agents within AITO and during the past year we’ve received additional accolades from Elite,

UK CHAUFFEUR SERVICES

Advantage, TTA and Worldchoice, Travel Bulletin, and the SPAA. In

Travel in style to your departure airport with our award-winning

2012, we received our first British Travel Award, and in 2014, became

partners at Tristar Worldwide Chauffeur Services. Each journey is

the proud recipients of a prestigious Travel Weekly globe Award for

individually priced, just ask for a quotation when you book.

the second consecutive year.

PRIVATE TRANSFERS & CAR HIRE

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Most of our holidays automatically include private transfers from the

To help you choose the best hotel or quinta for your holiday we’ve

airport to your chosen hotel so you will arrive feeling refreshed and

highlighted those most recommended for spa, good for golf, ideal

ready to enjoy your holiday. In some destinations, these private

for families, all inclusive options, and adults only. Please note that

transfers may be operated by public taxi or minibus although they

although adults only hotels do not promote themselves as family

will always be arranged for your own private use. You may book car

orientated properties, or offer child reductions, they may have

hire for any duration and you can have a hire car delivered to your

accepted a family booking and we cannot guarantee a total

hotel, or if you prefer you can collect your pre-booked car on arrival

absence of youngsters.

at the airport. If you pre-book our recommended car hire for the entire duration, pick the car up at the airport and therefore not

BOOKING ONLINE

make use of our private transfers, we will give you a reduction on the

We offer a tailor-made service which simply isn’t available online. Our

brochured holiday price that equates to the private transfer cost. To

website www.classic-collection.co.uk offers information, photographs,

qualify for this reduction, you must book the car hire with our

a brochure ordering and booking enquiry service, and our friendly

reservations team at the time you make your booking.

reservations team are highly trained to ensure that they can book

See page 75 for examples of hire car prices.

exactly the right holiday for you. Our freephone number 0800 008 7288 ensures that you, or your travel agent, can call us at our expense and we’re open until 10pm every evening so you can take advantage of our expert services at a time most convenient to you.

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Clockwise from top left: Madeira landscape, Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Porto Santo beach, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden (p67), Funchal street scene, Coral Tree flower

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SHORT BREAKS

HOLIDAY VOUCHERS: THE PERFECT GIFT

As more and more of us enjoy numerous holidays to help us de-stress

Looking for an exciting gift idea for that special occasion? Rather

and relax, short breaks have become not just more popular, but are

than spending hours searching for a perfect present why not

now seen by many as a necessity. We provide a flexible tailor-made

purchase one of our Classic Holiday Vouchers which can be put

holiday service and can book any holiday length for you, although

towards an unforgettable holiday experience. Just call our

durations of less than four nights generally have to be specifically

reservations team for further details.

requested from our hoteliers.

COMPLIMENTARY GUIDE BOOKS

TWIN CENTRE & MULTI CENTRE

So that you can make the most out of your holiday, we are delighted

You may like to combine a holiday to Madeira with a short stay in

to offer a complimentary mini-guide book with every booking which

Lisbon or Porto, or alternatively you could enjoy the contrasting

will be included with your tickets and information pack.

scenery between the lush interior of Madeira and the golden beaches of Porto Santo. We can easily tailor make twin centre or

LOYALTY

multi centre holidays for you and members of our reservations team

To reward loyal customers, we’re pleased to offer a reduction of £40

are happy to discuss with you any combination of our featured

per booking on your next holiday, or where hotels participate in our

hotels. Please see pages 18-19 for more information.

hotel loyalty scheme, you’ll be rewarded with an £80 per booking reduction when you travel to the same Classic hotel within a year.

FLY DRIVE

Simply let your travel agent or our reservations team have the details

For truly independent travellers, a fly drive holiday combining your

of your previous Classic holiday when you book.

favourite hotel choices with the flexibility of driving your own hire car straight from the airport is the best way of discovering your chosen

CHAMPAGNE GIFTS

destination. Simply let our experienced reservations team know how

If you have already travelled with us and, on your recommendation,

many nights you wish to stay in each property, and your preferred

your friends or family book a holiday with us, simply contact us giving

choice of hire car. Please see page 75 for details.

both your own and your family or friends’ booking details, and as a thank you we’ll send you both a complimentary bottle of

ACCOMMODATION ONLY If you prefer to organise your own flights, we are happy to book

champagne, either directly or via your travel agent.

hotel accommodation for you. Room upgrade supplements will be

WHEN TO TRAVEL

the same as detailed on the hotel description pages, and we can

Some of the resorts in this brochure feature hotels which provide year-

easily include private transfers for your arrival and departure, or a

round holidays, but you may find that in some areas there are fewer

hire car for all or part of your holiday.

facilities and attractions available during the quieter holiday months. The choice of restaurants in some hotels may be limited during

HONEYMOONS

quieter periods and some activities may be restricted by seasonal

Many hotels offer complimentary room upgrades, flowers and

demand. If a particular hotel facility or a specific feature or attraction

sparkling wine for honeymooners. Do let us know that you are

is important to the enjoyment of your holiday, please discuss this with

booking your honeymoon and we will inform the hotel although you

us at the time that you book.

may be required to show a proof of your marriage upon arrival.

BROCHURE DETAILS & PRICES

LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS

We take great care in producing our brochures and meticulously

Due to the individual character, popularity and limited capacity of

check every detail. Although our guide prices are correct at time of

many of our properties most tend to get booked well in advance

printing, it is inevitable that prices and details will change after going

and, whilst we will make every effort to secure last minute bookings,

to press. We will confirm the current price when you book, and as

we advise you to book as early as possible. If, however, you are

part of our commitment to high quality customer service, we will

looking for a last minute short break or holiday, please contact us for

advise you of changes to any relevant details. Please note that all

special offers and late availability holidays on 0800 008 7288.

holidays and Classic value offers shown in this brochure are subject to availability. Also please note that all our holidays are 100% financially

CLASSIC VALUE Classic Collection Holidays managers and staff visit each of our

protected; see page 74 for further details.

destinations personally in order to ensure that we negotiate the best

AITO

possible terms with our hoteliers. Because of this personal relationship,

Classic Collection Holidays is a member of the Association of

we are able to negotiate special Classic value offers which are

Independent Tour Operators which represents Britain’s leading

highlighted on each hotel page. These may be in the form of early

independent tour operators and encourages high standards of

booking offers, complimentary room upgrades, reduced

quality and service. Classic Collection Holidays abides by the

supplements at certain times of the year etc. And, because we

Association’s Code of Conduct and adheres to the AITO Quality

continue to negotiate with our hoteliers after our brochures have

Charter which can be viewed at www.aito.com

been published, we are always in receipt of additional offers so please do call us to check the price of your chosen holiday, as special offers can often result in the price reducing from that originally published.

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Port Santo Island beach

Belmond Reid's Palace (p32-33)

The Cliff Bay (p34-35)

Vidamar Resorts Madeira (p43)

Porto Santo Island

Your perfect family holiday Organising a family or group holiday can be time consuming and stressful and we are here to help take the pressure away from you. Just advise us of the number of people in your group and the dates you would like to travel and we will be happy to discuss various options with you. Although our brochure prices are based on flights from Gatwick, we are able to book domestic connections and international flights from all regional airports, and are happy to 12

organise individual travel arrangements for each member of your group. What better way to celebrate a special anniversary than to bring all your family members together to the destination of your choice! And because we can also offer accommodation only arrangements, family or friends who live overseas can book their own flights leaving us to organise their hotel arrangements. Simply contact our groups department who’ll be delighted to help.


CHILD PRICES Many hotels offer substantial reductions and sometimes free stays to the first child (normally 2-11 years) when they share a room with two full fare paying passengers and relevant 7-night child prices are shown (contact us for alternative durations and additional child prices). Children enjoying reduced prices can only be accommodated where there is sufficient space and it may be that a child price can only be given in a superior or deluxe room or suite because the standard room can only accommodate two guests. Where there is sufficient space in a room for four occupants, a reduction may be available for a second child. Many child-friendly hotels offer reductions to older children and children staying in separate rooms (ie not sharing with an adult), and some hotels are willing to give discounts or even free stays to children sharing a room with one adult (normally under these circumstances the adult will pay the equivalent of a sole use supplement).

COMPLIMENTARY CHILD SEATS We’re delighted to give our younger travellers a practical gift to take on holiday, and if your booking includes children aged up to 11 years (excluding

Girassol Hotel (p44)

infants), we’ll put you in touch with BubbleBum who will send your complimentary inflatable booster seat/s directly to you or your travel agent. For more details see www.bubblebum.co

GUARANTEED INTERCONNECTING ROOMS

FAMILY FRIENDLY Many Classic hotels feature interconnecting rooms, children’s pools, play areas and clubs, and we particularly recommend the following hotels for families with young children.

Many of our hotels are able to offer interconnecting rooms and

Vidamar Resorts Madeira has interconnecting rooms as well as children’s swimming pools, playground and Aquatica Kids

suites. Interconnecting rooms may be requested for your arrival at

World.

the hotel, although wherever possible, we will guarantee these at the time of booking.

CHILD FACILITIES Many hotels have babysitting services and some run children’s clubs for certain age groups. Babysitting services and children’s clubs are payable locally in resort and our reservations team can advise you on the various types of services and clubs that are

Belmond Reid’s Palace provides interconnecting rooms, a children’s pool, kids club and teenagers club, playground, children’s early suppers and a children’s menu. Porto Mare offers interconnecting rooms, children’s pool, playground and an entertainment programme in high season.

available.

The Cliff Bay features a children’s pool and also offers interconnecting rooms.

GRANDPARENTS, NANNIES & SINGLE OCCUPANCY

Royal Savoy has a children’s splash pool and also offers junior suites with fully equipped kitchenettes and superior suites with

Whether travelling alone or with friends and family, some of our guests prefer not to share a bedroom or suite and, where

full kitchens.

applicable and where space allows, supplements are shown for

Pestana Village & Miramar Garden Resort offer

single rooms, and twin rooms or suites for sole occupancy. Our

interconnecting rooms, a children's pool, and rooms in

Classic value section also highlights where there are special

both hotels feature a kitchenette.

reductions available at certain times of the year. Please note that our brochured holiday prices are based on two adults travelling together and sharing a room, and the price that we quote for single travellers will include an additional charge payable for sole use of a private transfer when applicable.

Girassol is noted for its special attention to the needs of families with young children and features children’s 
 paddling pools. Quinta Jardins do Lago offers a children’s paddling pool, playground, play room and a baby listening service. Quinta da Penha de Franca is one of our most popular properties and boasts superior interconnecting rooms where two children can benefit from child reductions plus a children’s pool situated at the ocean wing of the hotel, Franca Mar.

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Clockwise from top left: spa suite at The Cliff Bay, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden, Choupana HIlls Resort & Spa, spa at The Cliff Bay, Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens

Time to relax: our spa recommendations Relax, unwind and enjoy the luxury that one of our fantastic health and beauty clubs or spa centres can offer. You might like to indulge in a range of treatments, simply enjoy a massage or just take a soothing dip in a thalassotherapy pool, or why not experiment a little and discover rasul: a full body exfoliation treatment. The high quality hotels in this brochure offer a superb range of spa and beauty treatments and although some hotels have been 14

highlighted here, this is by no means an exhaustive list. Many of our featured hotels offer excellent health packages which can be booked either in resort or pre-booked. Spa treatments can work wonders to relax those of us with busy lives, and for further details or to book a spa package, simply contact our reservations team.


QUINTA DA CASA BRANCA Quinta da Casa Branca is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and a haven of peace and tranquillity. Its Phytocéane Centre offers a wide selection of treatments and massages designed to eliminate all traces of tension and stress and spa packages of one, two and three days duration are available as well as programmes specifically designed for men or women.

CHOUPANA HILLS RESORT & SPA High above Funchal, at the exotic and luxurious Choupana Hills Resort & Spa you can start your day with a refreshing plunge in the lagoon style outdoor heated pool before taking advantage of the many treatments available. The hotel offers innovative relaxation methods, massages and specialist treatments including aromatherapy, reflexology, hot stone and holistic massages and authentic Turkish baths and saunas; the perfect choice for a complete break from the stresses of everyday life.

QUINTA DAS VISTAS PALACE GARDENS Part of the Charming Hotels Madeira group, Quinta das Vistas, sitting high on the brow of one of Funchal’s hills and with breathtaking views over the mountains, offers a superb spa and pool complex with an indoor heated swimming pool which leads to a ‘hanging’ outdoor swimming area. The Chandra Spa offers guests the ability to spa-hop; sampling an Inspired Tropical Rain Massage one day, an Asian-inspired treatment the next, followed by simple relaxation or revitalizing herbal body wraps and facials. There’s a comprehensive spa golf programme, a Mexican Hot Stone massage, sensorial shower, hammam experience, group workouts, Yoga and Meditation sessions available.

VIDAMAR RESORTS MADEIRA Centrally located in Funchal, this contemporary hotel provides a full range of facilities at its Vida Health Club and Mar Spa. A wide variety of beauty and thalassotherapy treatments are offered plus

From top: The Cliff Bay, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

the luxury of indoor and outdoor massages. Guests can enjoy fantastic views over the Atlantic from the whole spa area.

QUINTINHA DE SAO JOAO

THE CLIFF BAY The Cliff Bay boasts a superb location close to the main resort facilities, and The Spa offers a programme of signature treatments

Nestling in the grounds of an historical estate, Quintinha de Sao

promoting synergies between body and mind. Individual treatments

Joao features a spa offering a wide selection of treatments to

are available to detoxify, relieve stress and boost metabolism and

include exotic peelings, wraps, facials, massages, manicures and

range from facial treatments to hot stone therapy, wraps, sports and

pedicures. Facilities include three treatment rooms (one for

toning massages as well as hydrotherapy and aromatherapy.

couples), a relaxation area, and a water zone including Jacuzzi,

Exclusive outdoor spa treatments overlooking the ocean are

Vichy shower, tropical shower, sauna and hammam steam bath.

available, and the private spa suite can be booked for truly

BELMOND REID'S PALACE

romantic couples.

luxury Belmond Reid’s Palace has, for over a century, been a

QUINTA SPLENDIDA WELLNESS 
 & BOTANICAL GARDEN

standard-bearer for excellence and its oceanfront spa provides the

Set in beautiful gardens against a stunning Atlantic backdrop,

perfect location for relaxation and rejuvenation. The spa offers an

Quinta Splendida Wellness boasts one of Madeira's largest spas.

indulgent menu of signature treatments featuring the world-class

Featuring a beautifully serene relaxation room with heated stone

brands of La Prairie, LaStone, Ytsara and Aromatherapy Associates,

beds, plus swimming pool, sensation shower, mud bath, ice fountain

and each treatment room offers an ocean view with private

and hammam, the spa offers a wide range of treatments including

terrace: the double therapy suite for couples even boasts its own

specialist massages such as the deeply relaxing Pantai Luar, an

private whirlpool!

Asian massage using herbs and essential oils

Set on cliff tops overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the legendary

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Golf in Madeira Madeira is home to two championship courses and both offer stunning yet very different views. The Palheiro course looks out over the Bay of Funchal and gardens, and the Santo da Serra course has views over the neighbouring islands and valleys below. Visitors to the island of Porto Santo can enjoy a choice of two 18 hole courses, and a 9 hole pitch and putt course. 


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Staying at the delightful Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro is highly recommended for recreational golfers, where packages include a week's unlimited golf, guaranteed starting times, 50% discount on golf club rental, free use of trolley, bag storage and club cleaning. Many of our hotels offer green fee reductions and some provide courtesy transport to golf courses.


PORTO SANTO ISLAND GOLF Designed by Severiano Ballesteros, the Porto Santo Golf Course on the island of Porto Santo is the largest golf course in the whole of the Madeira archipelago. There are two 18 hole courses and one 9 hole pitch and putt course. Porto Santo Golf also includes 8 tennis courts and is connected to the Horse Riding Centre at Pico Ana Ferreira. Green fees

9 holes €40, 18 holes €70

Pitch & Putt

9 holes €15

Buggy hire

18 holes €40

Trolley hire

18 holes €5

Club hire

€25- €35

Lessons

60 min €30

CARRIAGE OF GOLF CLUBS Although scheduled airlines normally carry a half set of clubs free of charge, you may wish to carry a whole set, or you may choose to travel on a no frills or charter flight. Simply contact our reservations team with your golfing and golf carriage requirements on freephone Palheiro Golf course

PALHEIRO GOLF Set in the hills to the east of Funchal with fantastic views over the bay and city, this 18 hole, par 72 course was designed by Cabell Robinson, and is skilfully set in gracious parklands. Remarkable tight

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fairways, fast greens and the judicious use of the beautiful trees that once covered the hillside, the course is a worthy challenge for all golfers. Famed for its first-class profiteroles, the excellent restaurant also boasts great views over Funchal. Golfers may like to stay at Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro (page 57) which is situated beside the Palheiro course. And if you book a superior room or a junior suite during May to September you’ll receive complimentary unlimited golf at Palheiro Golf Course. Green fees

18 holes €110

Buggy hire

18 holes €45

Trolley hire

€6 per day

Palheiro Golf course

Electric trolley €16 per day Club hire

Standard €38, Premium €45

Driving range €6 Lessons

1 hour from €60

9 hole playing lesson €120 plus green fee

SANTO DA SERRA GOLF Home of the PGA Madeira Island Open, Santo da Serra Golf has been rated as one of the most spectacular courses in Europe. Perched six hundred metres above sea level the course enjoys staggering views from the mountains to the ocean below and is surrounded by luxuriant vegetation. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, it offers 27 holes with generous fairways, tight undulating greens and a choice of tee positions to suit all abilities. The clubhouse includes a large panoramic restaurant, ample changing rooms, a gym, Turkish baths and an enviable training area. Located just five minutes away, the Porto Bay Serra Golf hotel (p53) offers special golf packages and complimentary transfers all year round. Green fees

9 holes from €65, 18 holes from €110

Buggy hire

9 holes €35, 18 holes €45

Trolley hire

€8 per day

Club hire

Taylormade clubs €45

Lessons

Range: 60 minutes €45

Course (experienced only): 2 hours €130

plus green fee

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Clockwise from top left: Lisbon skyline; beach on Porto Santo; Porto; Cascais, Estoril Coast; Lisbon tram and Lisbon Cathedral

Twin centre holidays We tailor-make every Classic holiday and we would be delighted to organise a twin-centre, multi-centre or short-break holiday for you to enjoy. You could spend a few days in elegant Lisbon, the town of Cascais or in stylish Porto before flying on to Madeira for a luxurious stay in a five star hotel or delightful quinta, or for a totally relaxing finish to your holiday choose the tiny island of Porto Santo. 18

We have highlighted a few twin centre options, but don’t feel confined by our choices; you can combine any of our featured Madeira hotels with our hotels in Porto, Lisbon and on the Estoril Coast. For details of our hotels in Portugal please see our dedicated Portugal or main Summer brochure, visit www.classic-collection.co.uk or simply call our knowledgeable reservations team to discuss.


PORTO & MADEIRA Occupying a hillside location in Porto’s Vila Nova de Gaia district amidst the city’s port cellars, The Yeatman Hotel is one of Porto’s most distinguished and luxurious hotels. Elegant guest rooms and suites feature panoramic views across the river Douro and the city’s historic centre, whilst exquisite Portuguese cuisine can be savoured in the Michelin star restaurant. Combine a stay at this splendid five star hotel with The Cliff Bay, a luxurious and elegant property enjoying magnificent views over the Bay of Funchal and where guests will delight in the fantastic spa facility and the excellent Michelin star Il Gallo d’Oro restaurant. Spend 3 nights at The Yeatman Hotel in Porto and 7 nights at The Cliff Bay (see pages 34-35) in Funchal. Prices from £1,084 per person including flights and private transfers.

LISBON & MADEIRA Boasting fabulous city views and located within easy reach of theatres, museums, stylish boutiques and restaurants, five star Altis Avenida is a superb choice for a stay in central Lisbon. Built in 1940, the hotel’s rooms are elegant and comfortable, and visitors will love the stylish Brasserie Gourmet Rossio with its delightful open air terrace. Combine a short break at this prestigious hotel with a stay in Madeira at one of the world’s most famous hotels, Belmond Reid’s Palace in Funchal. Offering an ideal combination of old world charm, attentive service and the best in modern amenities, Reid’s will delight even the most discerning guest. Spend 3 nights at Altis Avenida in Lisbon and 7 nights at Belmond Reid’s Palace (see pages 32-33) in Funchal. Prices from £1,422 per person including flights and private transfers.

ESTORIL COAST & MADEIRA Created from the former residence of King Humberto II of Italy, the extremely stylish Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel & Spa is located a short stroll from Cascais Marina and boasts Italian charm and elegance throughout. Combine a stay in this fine five star hotel with the traditional

From top: Cascais, Estoril Coast; Torre de Belem, Lisbon

charm of Quinta Jardins do Lago located in an elevated position above the Madeiran capital of Funchal. Set in exquisite botanical gardens this

PORTO

elegant quinta has been wonderfully transformed into a luxury property

A city of hidden delights, romantic and stylish Porto is best known

whilst still retaining the character and beauty of the original 18th century

as the historic home of port wine and is a haven for wine

manor house.

aficionados. The city boasts scenic riverscapes, a handsome

Spend 3 nights at the Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel & Spa in Cascais and

quayside, traditional shops and elegant cafes, a wonderful mix of

7 nights at the Quinta Jardins do Lago (see page 59) in Funchal. Prices

architectural styles, as well as lively squares and a buzzing

from £1,124 per person including flights and private transfers.

nightlife, and of course a plethora of port wine lodges.

MADEIRA & PORTO SANTO

LISBON

Contrast Madeira’s windswept mountain peaks, soaring cliffs and

As European capital cities go Lisbon is as understated as it is

emerald valleys framed by stunning coastal views with Porto Santo’s

elegant. Built on many more hills than Rome along one bank of

miles of golden sandy beaches. This sleepy and largely undiscovered

the River Tagus and with the Atlantic Ocean firmly in its sights, the

island has an appeal all of its own; not just golden sands, but a tranquil

combination of mountain, ocean and city makes Lisbon holidays

lifestyle and calming ambiance which encourages those visitors who

immediately likeable and enchantingly attractive. Although a

discover the charm of Porto Santo to return again and again. In Madeira

modern cosmopolitan capital, Lisbon likes to wear its heritage on

enjoy a stay at the charming and very popular Quinta da Penha de

its sleeve creating an entertaining marriage of past and present.

Franca, centrally located and overlooking the port in Funchal, followed by a stay at the Hotel Porto Santo & Spa set right on the beach on Porto

ESTORIL COAST

Santo and ideal for a restful holiday.

Located west of Lisbon is the stunning Estoril Coast. Famed for

Spend 7 nights at Quinta da Penha de Franca (see page 56) in Funchal

excellent beaches it is a fantastic choice of destination for beach-

followed by 7 nights at the Hotel Porto Santo & Spa (see page 71) on

lovers, although also boasting brilliant golf courses, a motor-racing

Porto Santo. Prices from £1,044 per person including flights and private

circuit and casino, it has something to entertain all its visitors. In

transfers.

the second half of the 19th century, when sea bathing became a popular activity, the town of Cascais was given the impetus which transformed it from a busy fishing port into a very fashionable holiday resort which today continues as a popular coastal destination for discerning British and mainland European visitors.

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Clockwise from top left: flower festival, classic car rally, Funchall fireworks, flower festival parade, wine festival

Carnivals & festivals The preference for festivals over work is perhaps nowhere so pronounced as on Madeira. In addition to the island’s four major festivals, Carnival, the Flower Festival, the Wine Festival, and its internationally renowned New Year’s Eve celebrations, the islanders have a busy schedule of public holidays, saints’ days, local parish festivals and small village celebrations. In fact, every town on Madeira and Porto Santo 20

enjoys an annual celebration, and although it's normally a Saint's Day, virtually any excuse will do! The biggest festivals include lots of dancing and parading, local live musicians - occasionally live bands even play a bit of contemporary rock - there are themed costumes, colourful traditional costumes, and sometimes the celebrations go on for several days . . .


CARNIVAL

SAINTS’ DAYS

Madeira comes alive as the islanders celebrate

Most churches manage to find two or three

their annual Carnival. The beachfront

excuses a year for a festival. Coloured flags and

promenade in Funchal becomes a scene of

white banners with a red cross decorate the

almost Brazilian style revelry as elaborate floats,

houses, churches are laden with flowers and

bands, scores of dancers and samba troupes in

candles, fairy lights are strewn across streets and

breathtaking costumes surge onto the streets of

in trees, and children, in their first communion

the capital. The main parade takes place on the

whites, join the clergy to parade religious icons to

Saturday before Shrove Tuesday but the party

a soundtrack of brass bands, church bells and

celebrations and the atmosphere of contagious

fireworks.

enjoyment continue through to Mardi Gras when the daring costumes and caricatures of the ‘trapalhao’ parade bring the festivities to a close.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OR THE FESTIVAL OF OUR LADY OF MONTE Celebrated on the eve of the 15th of August, the

FLOWER FESTIVAL

festival of Nossa Senhora do Monte is considered

Held normally during April but occasionally in

to be Madeira’s main public religious feast.

May, Madeira’s Festa da Flôr is a breathtaking

Pilgrims flock from all around the island to kiss the

affair. Beautifully inventive floral sculptures and

image of the patron saint, and some ascend the

displays are paraded through Funchal’s streets on

final 68 steps to the church on their knees. For

floats accompanied by local bands and folk

many Madeirans the pilgrimage is an obligation.

dancers. On the eve of the street procession

Once the devotions are over the wine flows, the

thousands of children gather in the Municipal

fireworks explode and two days of feasting

Square to make a wish while planting a single

transform the picturesque and romantic village of

flower into the Wall of Hope. Once the parade is

Monte.

over there are several exhibitions of awardwinning floral displays.

ATLANTIC FESTIVAL Throughout June classical music performances

WINE FESTIVAL

are held at several of Funchal’s churches and at

Celebrated at the end of August and/or

the St Lawrence Palace, the fortress home of

beginning of September during the harvest of the

military governors of Madeira. In recent years the

grapes, Madeira’s wine festival aims to recreate

festival has been further enhanced by the

the traditional ways of making wine. In Camara

introduction of the International Fireworks

de Lobos and other villages around the island,

Competition in which contestants organise

islanders and visitors alike carry the harvest to the

firework displays to accompany the music every

press as a prelude to jumping into the vats to

Saturday in June.

squelch bare-footed in the grapes. Unsurprisingly perhaps, there is plenty of Madeiran music and

FUNCHAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

dancing to accompany the festivities.

Held at the beginning of July each year the open air Funchal Jazz Festival is a three day event

NEW YEAR’S EVE

staged in the beautiful Santa Catarina Park. It has

Just before midnight on New Year’s Eve it is

become one of Madeira’s most popular cultural

traditional for all the householders in Funchal to

events with performances by local artists as well

open their windows and switch on all their lights

as a number of internationally renowned jazz

setting the town ablaze with light. At midnight the

musicians, such as Cassandra Wilson, Al di Meola

entire city erupts in a magnificent and

and Esperanza Spalding having performed in

unforgettable firework display best viewed from

previous years.

the harbour where many cruise ships anchor on the night of December 31 specifically for the

CLASSIC CAR RALLY

event. Given that Madeira’s most spectacular

In June each year the Madeira Classic Car Rally

festival has acquired an international reputation

sees a number of beautifully restored classic and

we recommend booking as early as possible if

vintage cars taking part in a four day tour,

you would like to visit Madeira during the New

covering around 400km of Madeira’s winding

Year’s Eve celebrations.

roads. The rally is held over a number of stages,

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015/16 MAY 1 May Workers Day National Holiday* 9-10 May Belmond Reid’s Palace Classic Auto Show 10 May Regional Brass Band Meeting 23-31 May Festas da Sé festivities 17-27 May Funchal Cultural Festival Other events in May include the Feast of the Onion and the Lemon Festival.

JUNE 10 Jun Portugal Day* 22 Jun Corpus Christi National Holiday* 6, 13, 20 & 27 Jun Atlantic Festival 20-24 Jun Feast of St John* 23-25 Jun Classic Car Rally 28-29 Jun Feast of St Peter Other events in June include the Festivals of the Popular Saints, St Antony, St Peter and St John, as well as the Cherry Festival.

JULY 1 Jul Madeira Day 2-4 Jul Funchal Jazz Festival 30 Jul-1 Aug Madeira Wine Rally Other events in July include the Folklore Festival in Santana, the Banana Festival, Sea Week in Porto Moniz and the Blue Marlin World Cup Championship.

AUGUST 15 Aug Feast of the Assumption or the Festival of Our Lady of Monte 21 Aug Funchal Day 23-24 Aug Wine Harvest Festival 31 Aug-7 Sep Madeira Wine Festival Other events in August include the Camacha Art Festival, the Round the Island Canoe Race and the Machico Gastronomy Festival, plus the Our Lady of Grace festivities on Porto Santo.

SEPTEMBER 4-5 Sep Feast of Jesus and the Holy Sacrament in Ponta Delgada 17-19 Sep Columbus Festival on Porto Santo 27 Sep World Tourism Day Other events in September include the Our Lady of Piety Feast in Caniçal, the Apple Festival in Ponto do Pargo and the Cider Festival in Santo da Serra.

OCTOBER 5 Oct Republic Day National Holiday* 6-11 Oct Madeira Nature Festival 9 Oct The Feast of Our Lord of Miracles 31 Oct Happy Halloween Other events in October include the Camacha Apple Festival.

NOVEMBER 1 Nov All Saints Day National Holiday* 1-2 Nov Chestnut Festival DECEMBER 1 Dec Independence Day National Holiday* 1 Dec-6 Jan Christmas Illuminations 8 Dec Immaculate Conception National Holiday* 11 Dec-6 Jan Christmas decorations & exhibitions in Funchal 25 Dec Christmas Day National Holiday* 31 Dec New Year’s Eve Celebrations* JANUARY 1 Jan New Year’s Day National Holiday* 5-6 Jan The Festival of the Three Kings Other events in January include the Madeira Island Walking Festival and the Madeira Orienteering Festival.

FEBRUARY 3-10 Feb Carnival

Santana.

MARCH 25 Mar Good Friday National Holiday*
 28 Mar Easter Monday National Holiday*

Madeira Wine Rally is where world-famous rally

The exact dates of festivals change from year to

Other events in March include the Madeira Island Open Golf Tournament, the Sugar Cane Fair and the Festival of the Custard Apple.

drivers bring their cars to the island to participate

year. While we have taken every care to ensure

in the one of the most important stages of the

that any dates printed are accurate, if a

European Rally Championship and thousands of

particular festival is important to your holiday

spectators fill the mountain slopes for a couple of

enjoyment we recommend that you check the

days in August.

dates with our reservations team prior to booking.

from Funchal to Camara de Lobos, Machico and

MADEIRA WINE RALLY Organised by the Madeira Sports Club, the

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APRIL 7-13 Apr Flower Festival 25 Apr Liberty Day National Holiday* Please note All events listed are held on Madeira unless specifically highlighted as Porto Santo. *celebrated on both Madeira & Porto Santo.

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Clockwise from top left: Restaurant do Forte, Funchal; afternoon tea at Belmond Reid's Palace (p32-33), Il Gallo d'Oro Restaurant at The Cliff Bay (p34-35); Bolo del Mel Madeira cake; Madeira wine

Dining out With a ready supply of superb fish, locally grown vegetables and no end of tasty fresh fruit you can eat healthily, heartily and relatively inexpensively in Madeira. From rustic style tipico eateries where a traditional Madeiran menu await, to classic restaurants with a more international flavour, hotel restaurants offering fine dining, and delightful afternoon tea served in sumptuous surroundings at the world famous Belmond Reid’s Palace, 22

even the most discerning palate will be spoilt for culinary choice. There are a number of culinary festivals and fairs held throughout the year on Madeira including the Black Scabbard festival in Camara de Lobos, the Machico Gastronomic Fair and The Stars Route, where award winning chefs come together to create wonderful tasting menus, hold a series of workshops and tastings.


Villa Cipriani Restaurant at Belmond Reid's Palace (p32-33)

THE OLD BLANDY WINE LODGE

CUISINE In addition to Portuguese specialities Madeira has its own typical dishes and as a rule food is simple, cooked using fresh ingredients and served up in hearty portions. Typical starters include Portuguese vegetable soup, caldo verde, and fish and bread soup, acorda. Main courses for meat lovers include lamb stew with fresh vegetables and potatoes, estufado de carneiro, and skewered beef, espetada, which is normally served with milho frito (fried maize). The locally caught espada, scabbard fish, can be enjoyed grilled with lemon, or, in a more traditional style, battered and served with deep fried locally grown bananas. For dessert, it’s difficult to beat

Set parallel to the oldest street in Funchal in a

RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS

cobbled courtyard is the Old Blandy Wine

While it is true that some of the finest

Lodge. Once the annexe to a 17th century

restaurants on the island are still found in

Franciscan monastery, the lodge now houses

the hotels, Madeira offers a wide variety

some 800,000 litres of Madeira wine. There are

of restaurants from rustic style tipico

daily guided tours of the wine lodge, a gift

eateries - which limit themselves to

centre with many souvenir ideas and gifts, a

traditional Madeiran dishes - to classic

main tasting bar with historic murals and a

restaurants where there is a more

vintage sampling room where wines dating back

international flavour to the menu. Below

a hundred years are available to purchase by

is a sample of restaurants giving an idea

the glass. Wine purchases start from about €7 a

of menus, ambiance and guide prices.

bottle and wine bought here will be delivered to

If you have a particular restaurant

their shop at the airport (just after security

requirement for an anniversary or specific

clearance).

celebration, please don’t hesitate to

DRESS CODE A jacket and tie is the generally accepted dress code in the restaurants of luxury hotels and at the formal restaurants in Belmond Reid’s Palace men are required to wear a dark suit and tie. The Casino is relatively relaxed and although a jacket and tie is not out of place it is no longer obligatory. Where formal dress is required for gala dinners, this is noted under Classic value on relevant hotel pages, but if you'd like to find out further details of dress codes at particular hotels, simply contact our reservations team.

contact us. Uva at The Vine Rua dos Aranhas from €65pp Inventive fusion cuisine by internationally acclaimed chef Tomas Foudri plus outstanding panoramic views of Funchal.

Regional Rua Don Carlos I from €35pp Located in the old town and always busy, Regional offers local dishes and a good selection of fresh fish.

Adega da Quinta Estreito de Camara de Lobos from €35pp One of the best places to enjoy the Madeiran speciality espetada. The ambiance is suitably rustic and there are excellent views over Funchal.

Casa Velha Rua Imperatriz Dona Amelia From top: Afternoon tea at The Cliff Bay (p34-35), Il Gallo d'Oro Restaurant at The Cliff Bay (p34-35)

the fresh fruit or the local bolo de mel, Madeira honeycake. Made from molasses it’s squidgy, dark and absolutely delicious.

from €40pp

A certain old world charm is present in this former private villa where lobster, duck and flambé dishes are the specialities.

Doca dos Cavacos Estrada Monumental Ponta da Cruz from €30pp

AFTERNOON TEA AT BELMOND REID’S PALACE Belmond Reid’s Palace is undoubtedly one of the

A gem of a local fish restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere located on a cliff face at the end of a row of fishermen’s huts. Good value for money.

world’s most famous hotels and afternoon tea at

Forte Bela Sao Tiago Restaurant do Forte

Reid’s is to Madeira what the changing of the

from €35pp

guard is to London. Served since the hotel opened in 1891, every afternoon, tea, scones, sandwiches and a choice of delicious ‘fancies’ are savoured in sumptuous surroundings to delightful piano accompaniment. Advance reservation for afternoon tea is recommended and can be made via the hotel reception. The

A stylish restaurant offering great food in a very dramatic setting. Set inside the ancient fort and overlooking the sea the restaurant shares its space with a museum of art.

Villa Cipriani at Belmond Reid’s Palace Estrada Monumental from €50pp Romantic and peaceful cliff top restaurant serving fantastically flavoursome Italian cuisine including numerous delicious pasta dishes.

cost is approximately €33.50 per person.

Les Faunes at Belmond Reid’s Palace Estrada Monumental from €65pp

MADEIRA WINE Wine is undoubtedly the most famous of

Reid’s superb restaurant offers the very finest haute cuisine combined with spectacular night time views over the bay of Funchal.

Madeira’s exports and make sure to sample the

Mozart Restaurant Funchal old town

different types at one of the wine lodges. There

from €35pp

are five types of Madeira, each named after the grape which gives that style of wine its distinctive flavour and characteristics: Sercial, pale in colour and very dry; Verdelho, golden colour with a medium dry taste; Bual, dark gold and medium sweet; Malmsey, the original grape which produces a sweet wine with a rich chestnut brown colour; and Tinta Negra Mole, a red grape which occupies the biggest percentage of vineyards on the island.

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This classically styled and popular restaurant is located in the historic old town of Funchal and offers a menu of regional and international dishes.

Il Gallo d'Oro at The Cliff Bay Estrada Monumental from €70pp Madeira’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant. Mediterranean inspired cuisine, elegant surroundings and superb views over the Atlantic Ocean. Guide prices shown are for a starter, main course, dessert and half a bottle of house wine per person.

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Clockwise from top left: view of Bica da Cana near Funchal, Monte toboggan, Paul do Mar, Santa Cruz Aqua Park, Funchal sightseeing by double decker bus

Explore Madeira Explore Madeira’s magnificent gardens, admire the views from the cable car to Monte and enjoy an exhilarating toboggan ride in a wicker carriage down again. In Funchal, join an open top bus tour taking in the historical sights, or enjoy a stroll along the palm lined coastal Lido promenade bordered by gardens and restaurants.

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Discover the untouched interior of hidden valleys and mountains on an off-road jeep safari, visit museums, churches and pretty villages, and for a family day out there is the aqua park in Santa Cruz.


JEEP SAFARI An off-road tour offering unique access to Madeira’s untouched interior of hidden valleys, mountains and water courses. The jeep safari is a fun and exciting way to discover the unique fauna and flora of Madeira. From €45 per person.

CATAMARAN CRUISES Catamaran sailing trips are widely available and if the weather is suitable you could enjoy swimming and snorkelling off the side of the catamaran in the deep blue waters. Day cruises and evening sunset cruises are available from €30 per person.

SANTA MARIA CRUISE A cruise on board the Santa Maria is a chance to sail on a replica of Christopher Columbus’ 15th century galleon. Built entirely of mahogany, it is twenty-two metres long and has three masts, the tallest of which is sixteen metres high. From €30 per person.

Santana cable car

CABLE CAR TO MONTE Monte has been a favourite for visitors to Madeira since the 19th century when a rack and pinion railway was built to haul cruise liner passengers up the hillside from Funchal. It closed in 1939 but the route was reopened sixty-one years later thanks to the construction of a forty-one cabin cable car. The 15 minute trip offers magnificent views over Funchal. From €10 one way and €15 return per person.

MONTE TOBOGGAN Originally designed to carry freight down the three mile slope between Monte and Livramento, Monte’s famous wicker baskets were re-engineered at some point in the 19th century to accommodate seating for a couple of passengers. Each wicker carriage is controlled by two conductors in traditional dress who push, pull and brake as required. The simple braking mechanism consists of the boots, with car tyre tread for soles, worn by the conductors! From €25 per person or €15 per person for two people sharing. The Best of Madeira half day tour combines a trip on the cable car to Monte and a ride back down in a wicker basket toboggan. From €25 per person.

FUNCHAL BY DOUBLE DECKER The Double Decker tour gives you a chance to take an open top bus tour visiting Funchal’s most impressive historical sights. You can board and alight at any of the stops along the route allowing you the freedom to explore Funchal’s attractions at your own pace and continue the journey later in the day. From €12 per person.

LIDO PROMENADE The coastal promenade in the capital is lined with palm trees and bordered by splendid gardens, and links the Lido area with the pebbled Praia Formosa beach at the western end of Funchal. Along the promenade there is a good range of restaurants as well as three swimming pools, including the recently opened Ponta Gorda with a range of leisure facilities.

Sao Vicente caves Visit the island’s Volcanism Centre and caves for a guided walk through a series of lava tunnels formed 890,000 years ago and watch a range of audiovisual displays. From €33 per person.

South Coast & Barefoot Pathway tour The charming village of Calheta boasts a still working sugar cane factory; sample the traditional honey cake and the refreshing local rum drink, Poncha. The Barefoot Pathway is an 800m long route providing natural foot reflexology with a path strewn with pine cones, wood, sand, pebbles and fragrant bay leaves. From €34.50 per person.

Santo da Serra market Visit the Santo de Serra market on a Sunday morning and stop off in the rural village of Camacha were the island’s wicker work production is centred. From €26.50 per person. Camara do Lobos

MADEIRA THEME PARK 
 Santana has a reputation as being one of the most appealing villages on the island. It is home to several original examples of the distinctive and traditional blue, red and white thatched houses known as palheiros. It is also home to the 17 acre Madeira Theme Park which recounts the history, traditions and culture of Madeira. Cable-sliding, bungee jumping and wall-climbing are on offer. Adult from €10, child €8.

SANTA CRUZ AQUA PARK This family entertainment centre features five toboggan rides, four fast slides, two swimming pools, one reserved for children, and a lazy river running around the pools. Adult from €6.50, child (aged 5-12) €4.

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Clockwise from top left: Botanical Gardens, Palheiro Gardens, Levada walking, Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, walking in Madeira

Gardens & Levada walks Known as the Floating Garden of the Atlantic, Madeira is truly a paradise for garden and flora enthusiasts with an array of splendid gardens to discover, as well as an ecological park and forests including the Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island’s sub-tropical climate and moderate rainfall ensures an environment where lush vegetation prevails and exotic flowers bloom year round. 26

One of the best ways to fully appreciate Madeira’s spectacular scenery and varied topography is to explore the island's network of levada trails and there are organised walking tours for all levels of ability taking in some wonderful panoramic views and beautiful scenery.


GARDENS, PARKS & FORESTS

MONTE PALACE TROPICAL GARDENS

LEVADA WALKING

For garden and flora enthusiasts there is an

The magnificent Monte Palace Tropical Gardens

Levadas are irrigation channels which

abundance of gardens, parks and forests to

cover seven hectares near Quinta do Monte

were built by the first settlers to carry

explore in Madeira. Some of these include

(page 65), high above Funchal at the top of the

water down from the wet and

Funchal’s Municipal Gardens (Dona Amelia

cable car, and are filled with indigenous and

mountainous regions of the north of the

Gardens), the Do Monte Municipal Gardens set

tropical exotic plants and flowers including

island to the drier sun parched regions of

at 550m above sea level, the Jardim dos Loiros or

proteas, orchids and incredibly rare ferns. Lakes

the south. For maintenance purposes,

Loiros Garden with its colourful parrots, and

and waterfalls, plus an oriental garden and koi

paths and steps were built alongside the

Quinta das Cruzes Garden in the park adjacent

carp pond all add to these delightful gardens

levadas and it is these tracks that now

to the Museum of Quinta das Cruzes. Aside from

(open weekdays 9.30am to 6pm). Entrance fee:

form the 500 mile island wide web of

the gardens, there’s the Ecological Park where

from €10 per person.

levada paths. They are one of Madeira’s

the significant variation in altitude allows

greatest tourist attractions and one of the

Madeira’s varied indigenous flora to flourish. For

WALKING TOURS

those keen on walking and getting away from it

With the aid of local maps and your own

spectacular scenery and varied

all, there is Ribeiro Frio Forest Park with its beautiful

transport, you can organise your own levada

topography. You can simply buy a map

views or the Queimadas Forest Reserve close to

walks, however you may like to join an organised

and follow your own trail but you might

Santana. The Laurissilva Forest, thought to be

walking tour to take advantage of professional

find it more enjoyable and easier to join

more than 20 million years old, occupies a

hikers’ knowledge and love of Madeira.

a walking tour organised and led by

coastal strip from 300m to 1300m above sea level

Organised walking tours are available every day

professional hikers and guides. Levada

and almost all of it has been classified as part of

of the week and prices normally include transfers

walks are graded from simple strolls to

the Madeira Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World

from and to your hotel. You can book half day

more challenging and longer walks.

Heritage Site.

tours priced from €27 per adult and full day walks

Please note that stout walking shoes are

from €38.50 per adult (reductions available for

recommended. Below are highlighted

THE BOTANICAL GARDENS

children). On full day tours, you may like to book

some examples of typical levada walks.

Created in the 1960’s the Botanical Gardens,

a picnic lunch for an additional cost of

(open daily 9am to 6pm) contain examples of

approximately €8 per person. We are happy to

Rabaçal - Risco - 25 Fontes

almost every plant that grows on Madeira

pre-book walking tours for you, or once you are

This walk is eleven kilometres long, climbs

alongside specimens imported from the Azores,

in resort, further details are easily available from

to a height of over one thousand metres

the Canaries, the Cape Verde Islands, South

our representative or from your hotel reception.

and takes between three and four hours.

best ways to appreciate fully Madeira’s

Africa and Brazil. Occupying the grounds of

It offers some wonderful panoramic views

Quinta do Bom Sucesso, the quinta itself has

of the Calheta Ridges and plateau, with

become a museum of natural history and the

its streams flowing north and south

neighbouring Jardim dos Loiros, incorporated into

towards the sea, and the Ribiera da

the Botanical Gardens, is home to all manner of

Janela Valley. This is a walk suitable for

parrots, parakeets and macaws.

beginners who enjoy beautiful scenery. Degree of difficulty: a moderate walk

JARDIM ORQUIDEA GARDENS

suitable for beginners.

In addition to the Botanical Gardens, the area of

Ribeiro Frio - Portela

Funchal is blessed with a multitude of exotic and colourful gardens such as Jardim Orquidea where wild orchids are grown under laboratory conditions before being transplanted to the terraces and greenhouses. This unique garden has plants that flower throughout the whole year. Entrance fee: adults from €5, children free (open 9am-6pm daily).

PALHEIRO GARDENS Palheiro Gardens at Caminho da Quinta do Palheiro, Sao Goncalo, are arguably the most magnificent on the island. Set in stunning surroundings in the hills east of Funchal, the gardens play host to a mass of camellias, giant ferns, a sunken garden and a Baroque chapel. Entrance fee: adults from €10.50, children free (open daily 9am to 4.30pm). Classic Collection Holidays’ guests staying at Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro (page 57), are offered complimentary entry to Palheiro Gardens.

This ten kilometre walk takes about four hours and is suitable for anyone who enjoys walking. The majority of the walk is over flat terrain through the Laurissilva Forest which has been declared a World Natural Heritage Site. This is a highly enjoyable walk for ornithologists and nature lovers alike. Degree of difficulty: suitable for beginners. The Lakes of Madeira From forest trekking along unmarked routes to hiking up the oldest levada in the west of the island, this unusual levada walk has it all. The twelve kilometre walk takes just over four hours and passes by the magnificent waterfalls and deep valley terrain of the island’s western plateau. It is one of the most enjoyable walks that Madeira has to offer. Degree of difficulty: a moderately testing walk but worth the effort for a delightful Madeiran experience.

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Sporting activities A multitude of land and sea based activities are on offer in Madeira, from a gentle swim and laze around the hotel pool to more active pursuits such as cycling, canyoning, horse riding and mountain climbing. One of the best ways to fully appreciate Madeira’s spectacular scenery and varied topography is to explore the islands web of levada trails, either on foot (see page 27) or by mountain bike. 28

With its mild year round water temperatures, crystal clear seas and great surf Madeira is ideal for a whole host of watersports including diving, sailing and surfing, and visiting whales and dolphins, together with excellent fishing grounds, certainly adds to the attraction of this island.


MOUNTAIN BIKING

WHALE & DOLPHIN SPOTTING

The levadas and dirt roads through the forests and mountains

Owing to its unique location, Madeira is blessed with the presence

provide a very enjoyable environment for mountain biking and

of visiting whales and dolphins. Just five kilometres off shore the

keen riders can cover the same tracks as those used on the

ocean floor reaches depths of more than three thousand metres

Madeira Round Island Cycling Tour. Half and full day courses are

and common species in the waters surrounding Madeira include fin,

available three days a week or you could simply hire a mountain

sei, pilot, beaked and humpback whales as well as bottle-nose,

bike for a day or two. A mountain bike day’s excursion including

atlantic-spotted and rough-tooth dolphins.

hotel pick-up, lunch and tuition costs from €38 per person.

FISHING

HORSE-RIDING

Madeira is one of the world’s best angling locations. Lying some 360

For horse-riding enthusiasts there’s a charming 5km trail which is

miles west of the coast of Africa, Madeira and its neighbouring

suitably challenging and for experienced riders only.

islands straddle the deep blue Atlantic along the migratory routes of some of the most sought-after game-fish. Big blue marlin, big-eye

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

and bluefin tuna, sword fish and shark all exceed world record sizes

For those needing a real thrill, the basalt rock plains area of

in Madeira’s waters and provide serious action year round. As the

Madeira provide mountain climbing challenges with varying

waters surrounding Madeira rapidly drop to depths beyond one

degrees of difficulty and, although this is a sport for the

thousand metres, excellent fishing grounds can be found within five

adventurous, it is not treacherous. Join a small group of up to six

minutes of leaving the harbour. The warmer summer months bring

climbers for an exciting day out in the mountains.

vast schools of skipjack tuna and dorado inshore and blue marlin follow the feast. In turn, the cooler green water of winter sees huge

PARAGLIDING

shoals of big-eye tuna chasing mackerel and providing anglers with

The Madeiran topography lends itself to the sport of paragliding as

what is possibly the finest tuna fishing anywhere. A tag and release

there is an abundance of ridges, mountains and cliffs from which

system is practised by most fishermen on the island and some of the

paraglider pilots can launch themselves into the air. Drifting where

best equipped boats in the mid–Atlantic, manned by very

the wind takes you in almost total silence, whilst watching the

experienced crews, are available to hire.

landscape unfold beneath you, is quite breathtaking.

CANYONING

SAILING If you would like to experience the Atlantic or sail around the three

Canyoning down the rivers of Madeira is perhaps the most

Desertas Islands, it is possible to charter exclusive yachts and

exhilarating way to see the undiscovered and untouched parts of

catamarans with skilled crew members who cater for the needs of

the island. Neither for the fainthearted nor non-swimmers,

small or large groups. They can take you to the most stunning

canyoning is a white water ride down gorges and waterfalls where

locations, either for a couple of hours or for a full day with lunch

participants, wearing wet suits and helmets, run down wet slabs of

included. Various sailing regattas are organised throughout the year

rock and jump off blind escarpments into the water. In summer the

and in June the Funchal Naval Regatta takes place around the

northern rivers provide some challenging conditions whilst in winter

Desertas Islands.

the streams to the south offer gentler, quieter flows.

SWIMMING

SEA KAYAKING Sea kayaking is growing in popularity in the waters off Madeira. This

Madeira is blessed with a very scenic rocky coastline so for long

challenging sport is open to beginners and experienced canoeists

sandy beaches you will need to visit the neighbouring island of

alike with kayaks for one or two persons available for hire.

Porto Santo although there is a man-made beach and marina at the pretty coastal resort of Calheta on the south west coast of

SURFING & WINDSURFING

Madeira. However, for swimming enthusiasts, all our hotels have

Madeira receives good swells from the North Atlantic and offers all

outdoor swimming pools and there are a number of swimming

sorts of waves from point breaks to reef breaks. The coast is rough

jetties in the coastal towns and swish lidos (mainly in Funchal). At

and steep and the rocky sea-bottom generates excellent surf,

Porto Moniz there’s a series of natural rock pools suitable for

although a degree of caution is necessary. The best time for surfers

swimming, and as this is a favourite spot during the summer it does

and windsurfers to visit is during the winter and spring when most

tend to get a bit busy.

waves are over five feet high. The main surfing areas are Jardim do Mar, which has hosted the World Surfing Championships, Paul do

DIVING Crystal clear seas, mild year round water temperatures and a

Mar and Ponta Pequena.

varied underwater landscape have made diving in Madeira a

PARASAILING, JET SKIING & WATER SKIING

rapidly growing sport. It’s possible to visit underwater wrecks around

Various watersports clubs and some of the larger hotels offer

Madeira and Porto Santo in relatively shallow water and there are

parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing and other watersports.

caves, ridges and volcanic reefs to be explored. The island’s many natural marine reserves are a perfect place to dive, with an abundant marine life. Daily diving is available for both beginners and experienced divers alike and certificate courses are available during summer months.

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Sé do Cathedral, Funchal

Funchal Located on the south east coast of the island in a picturesque bay, Madeira’s capital, Funchal, lies between the deep blue of the ocean and the lush green of the mountains behind and most of our featured hotels are situated in or just above Funchal, close to everything this colourful working city has to offer.

Approximately half the island’s population lives in Funchal and the centre is especially busy where the 16th century streets attempt to cope with 21st century traffic! Most of the hotels are located west of the city centre at Funchal Lido; an important tourist area with shops, restaurants and cafes. The style is changing, however, with colonial mansions being converted into luxurious hotels although many enclaves and the port still retain an old fashioned feel mixed with the commercial buzz of its working environment. The port area provides a fabulous vantage point to gaze at the rich (and sometimes famous) as cruise ships moor up for their overnight stops.

Monument of Zarco - Portuguese discoverer of Madeira

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THE CITY A short walk from the port is the old part of town, interesting to meander through during the day and excellent to visit in the evening when cafes and restaurants spill out onto the streets allowing you to enjoy al fresco dining. During the day the streets and old squares of Funchal are alive with flower sellers. With the blue sea in front, the greenery of the mountains behind, and the pavements a mass of vibrant colours of arum lilies, birds of paradise and amaryllis flowers, you can wander for hours. There is interesting 16th century architecture, a smattering of worthwhile museums and, if you love to shop, you can easily while away a morning or afternoon in the designer shops or at the local market which is well worth a visit as it is packed with local produce and heaps of freshly caught espada (scabbard fish). A ‘must do’ during your stay in Funchal is to travel up in the cable car to Monte. The journey takes 15 minutes and there are wonderful views on the way up and from the top. A fun outing at the top is to visit Quinta do Monte for a typical Madeiran drink ‘Poncha’, then with a light head, toboggan back on one of the infamous wooden sleds!

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GETTING AROUND Funchal, as with many capital cities, can suffer from busy traffic at certain times of the day and in some areas traffic noise will be apparent. Car parking in the centre can sometimes prove difficult and many of our featured hotels in Funchal offer courtesy transport to and from the centre of the capital so saving visitors from the stresses of parking in the busy streets.

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MaDEIRa I Funchal Funchal cable car

THE CASINO

NIGHTLIFE

FADO

The Casino da Madeira, just a few minutes walk from the centre of Funchal on the Avenida do Infante, offers slot machines on the ground level with gaming tables, black jack and roulette on the upper level. An admission fee is charged and you’ll need to take your passport with you if you wish to gamble on more than the slot machines. The Casino is also home to the Palm Bar, Copacabana night club, Rio Restaurant and the Bahia Restaurant which enjoys magnificent views over Funchal from the 4th floor. Shows are staged weekly with song and dance from Broadway and West End musicals.

Spending relaxed evenings dining in great restaurants is a favourite pastime (see pages 24 & 25). However, there are several night clubs in the centre of Funchal. The younger crowd head for Chameleon, located close to the Madeira Carlton. In the basement of the Casino is Copacabana, boasting a huge dance floor and a spacious stage, where live bands perform until late. Opposite the freight harbour, you’ll find Marginal and Jam, two smaller clubs where the music caters for all tastes. Vespas is Madeira’s largest club and very popular with a younger, local crowd, and for latin rythms seek out Gloria Latina, whilst Molhe is a night club, bar, terrace and restaurant all set in a 17th century fortress with fantastic views of the city.

Traditional Portuguese music is performed live in a number of clubs and restaurants and many of the hotels will host their own fado nights. Regular fado evenings are at Arsenio’s in the Rua de Santa Maria and Marcelino’s in the Travessa das Torres. Folk dancers are also a regular feature at hotels but the best folk dancers on the island are reputed to perform at the Café Relogio in Camacha.

CAFES, BARS & PUBS The young and the young at heart tend to head for the chic Café Teatro next to the Municipal Theatre, the Ritz Café opposite the Municipal Gardens and the Prince Albert Pub and Joe’s Bar, whilst the Golden Gate Café with its pavement tables is a popular spot for people-watching.

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Funchal I MADEIRA BELMOND REID'S PALACE

Set in ten acres of beautiful gardens and with enviable views over the Atlantic, Belmond Reid’s Palace enjoys a superb location in Funchal. For more than a century Belmond Reid's Palace has been one of the world’s most famous hotels and for today’s discerning guest it offers the ideal combination of old world charm, attentive service and the best in modern amenities. The atmosphere has changed little and whilst retaining appeal for traditional guests, it has broadened its attraction to satisfy the ever-increasing number of younger clientele and now features a wonderful spa and a range of clubs and activities for children. Guest rooms are elegantly furnished and there’s an excellent variety of fine restaurants, lounges and bars. Reid's famous afternoon tea has been served since the opening of the hotel in 1891. This is a truly magical place.

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We highly recommend Classic partial ocean view Comfortably furnished rooms with balcony and partial ocean view. Superior ocean or garden view Decorated in delightful pastel shades to complement the traditional furnishings superior rooms offer ocean or garden views. Deluxe ocean or garden view Well-appointed and elegantly furnished deluxe rooms are slightly larger than superior rooms and feature covered balconies with gorgeous views to the Atlantic or semi-private patios overlooking the verdant gardens. Junior suite ocean or garden view Spacious junior suites, decorated with light fresh colours and fabrics, feature a comfortable seating area, a luxurious, well-appointed bathroom and a large balcony with exceptional ocean or garden views. Superior suite ocean or garden view Superior suites are elegantly furnished and decorated in pastel shades and comprise a bedroom and a sitting area. Located in the main building or garden wing, they boast exceptional views over the ocean or the lush gardens.

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MADEIRA I Funchal

Clockwise from top left: deluxe room, tea terrace, pool terrace, spa treatment, spa treatment room

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, free internet, iPod speaker base, minibar, safe l 2 heated swimming pools, children’s pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Sea level pool with direct ocean access l The Spa l Fitness room, sauna, steam room l 2 tennis courts, windsurfing l The Dining room (jacket & tie), Brisa do Mar & Les Faunes a la carte restaurants (seasonal, smart casual dress) l Ristorante Villa Cipriani Italian restaurant, Tea Terrace (no jeans, t-shirts or sporting attire), Pool Terrace daytime restaurant, buffet breakfast room, cocktail bar l Fun@ Reid's Kids Club (3-9 years), Fun@Reid's Teenagers Club (10-18 years), playground, children's early suppers & menu l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 163 bedrooms and suites

Legendary and heavenly in equal measure

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Superior twin or double ocean or garden view (max 2+2) Deluxe twin or double ocean or garden view (max 2+2) Junior suite ocean or garden view (max 2+1) Superior suite ocean or garden view (max 2+2) Classic twin or double partial ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child (2-12yrs) Half board - adult/child (13-16yrs)

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Classic value Gala dinners included 24, 25 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book 45 days or more prior to arrival 1 May-31 Oct and save £27£29* *per adult per night (min 3 nights)

Free night offer stays 1 Nov-27 Dec, 5 Jan-20 Mar & 4-30 Apr receive 1 free night in 4, 2 in 7 or 4 in 14 nights** **based on b&b (excludes charming rooms)

Offer stay 7 nights or more 1 May-27 Dec & 5 Jan-30 Apr in a superior suite or higher category and receive one complimentary moonlight private dining experience for two Offer receive a €30 reduction on first spa treatment (min 45 minutes) Complimentary room upgrade from classic twin/double to a superior twin/double, or from a superior twin/double to deluxe twin/ double for stays 1 Nov-27 Dec & 5 Jan-20 Mar (subject to availability) Honeymooners complimentary flowers & sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of tennis, table tennis, sauna and fitness centre Complimentary honey cake and half a bottle of Madeira wine in room on arrival Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 16 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75 Note some offers may not be combined

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Funchal I MADEIRA THE CLIFF BAY

In a superb location, perched on a cliff top and close to the oceanfront promenade, The Cliff Bay enjoys magnificent views over the Bay of Funchal. This stylish and luxurious hotel offers a wealth of facilities and amenities and prides itself on its many repeat guests. Surrounded by beautiful gardens the hotel boasts an outdoor pool with direct access to the ocean, a tennis court, gym and a scuba-diving centre, plus a variety of restaurants and bars. Guests will delight in the fantastic spa facility which ensures a relaxing and revitalising holiday, and the excellent Il Gallo d'Oro gourmet restaurant, awarded Madeira's first and only Michelin star. The attractive, wellappointed guest rooms offer every comfort and the majority of rooms overlook the ocean; twin ocean view rooms on the upper floors are particularly recommended. A member of the Porto Bay Group.

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We highly recommend Twin superior ocean view upper floors Located on the top four floors the elegant and modern superior rooms benefit from a range of upgraded amenities including a complimentary soft drinks minibar. Junior suite With stunning views over the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, junior suites have a large private balcony, bedroom with queen size beds, a seating area with sofa and armchairs, as well as a spacious marble bathroom. Executive suite These suites offer fabulous ocean and garden views, a bedroom with twin queen size beds, en-suite bathroom, a separate lounge with comfortable seating, plus a large furnished private balcony.

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663 675 601 589 589 540 601 978 978 601 601 601 601 601 651 854 693 668 668 705 705 919 907 737 713 713 935 947 873 798 798 749 810 1678 1565 873 873 873 873 873 923 1182 1021 996 996 1033 1049 1247 1251 1065 1041 1034 1124 1136 1062 987 987 938 1206 2074 1754 1062 1062 1062 1062 1062 1140 1373 1252 1227 1227 1276 1280 1490 1482 1296 1272 1244 1376 1388 1251 1176 1176 1127 1886 2641 2006 1314 1314 1314 1314 1314 1448 1681 1560 1535 1535 1599 1588 1814 1790 1604 1573 1524 657 669 595 551 551 502 563 1074 1019 595 595 595 595 595 645 842 694 669 669 706 708 905 895 728 704 699 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in ÂŁ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double mountain view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace and sitting area (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal

Clockwise from top left: hotel gardens and terrace, superior ocean view room (upper floor), navigators lounge, Il Gallo d'Oro restaurant, spa suite

LuXurious and elegant

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor sea water swimming pool, heated indoor pool with outdoor section, children’s outdoor pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l The Spa with treatments, spa suite, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi l Tennis court, table tennis, diving centre, gym l The Rose Garden a la carte and buffet restaurant, Il Gallo d’Oro a la carte restaurant, Blue Lagoon offering light daytime meals, Le Cliff Bar & Bistro l Navigators Lounge with beautiful ocean views, Cactus indoor pool bar l Evening entertainment l Children’s playroom l Courtesy shuttle service to Funchal centre l Free WiFi throughout l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 202 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Twin side ocean view (max 3) Twin ocean view (max 3) Twin superior ocean view upper floors (max 3) Twin superior ocean view upper floors Funchal (max 3) Junior suite ocean view (max 3) Executive suite ocean view (max 3) Twin mountain view sole use Twin side ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child Full board - adult/child

15 25 47 54 66 85 44 58 36/18 57/29

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21 Dec-1 Jan

14 24 45 52 63 81 42 55 37/19 60/30

14 24 45 52 63 81 58 72 37/19 60/30

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec (including wine & soft drinks) Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £7-£16 *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 23 Nov-20 Dec receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14-20 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Offer one child stays complimentary on same board basis as parents 1-31 Aug Honeymooners complimentary flowers & sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of tennis court (1hr per room per week), table tennis, fitness room, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room Golf stays 1 May-31 Oct can purchase a 7 day golf package including a welcome gift, 4-6 green fees at Palheiro Golf (18 holes), 1 green fee at Santo da Serra Golf for €340 per person payable locally Complimentary afternoon tea, one per person per stay 1 Nov-30 Apr Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Double room with side ocean view

PESTANA CASINO PARK H H H H H

hotel loyalty ideal for families

Funchal An impressive hotel in an ideal location Situated on a cliff top overlooking the Bay of Funchal, the five star Pestana Casino Park is located near the Santa Catarina Park and just a short stroll from the centre of Funchal. The sense of space and the integration of natural light are the outstanding characteristics of this impressive property. The hotel is set in extensive gardens and the guest rooms offer comfortable accommodation commensurate with the hotel’s five star rating. There are no fewer than six restaurants and bars including Sunset, an elegant a la carte restaurant, Dockside for al fresco lunch and great views over the nearby yacht marina, and in addition Madeira’s casino also forms part of the hotel complex.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea & coffee making facilities (on request and at a small charge), minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor swimming pool and children’s section of pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Fitness room, indoor pool, sauna, massage and beauty treatments l Tennis court, table tennis, sports area, billiards l Casino da Madeira with games rooms, restaurant and Copacabana nightclub l The Panoramic Restaurant, Sunset a la carte restaurant, Dockside restaurant offering al fresco barbecue dishes, Sunset bar, Aqua Cafe bar, Dockside bar l Hairdresser l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 379 bedrooms and junior suites

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

*per adult per night

Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, flowers & sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Singles twin/double sole use no supplement 1 Nov-25 Dec, 1 Jan-10 Feb & 18 Feb-1 Mar Sports free use of fitness room, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, indoor pool and sports area Dining half board bookable for entire stay Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-12 Jul 13 Jul-23 Aug 1 Nov-27 Dec 28 Dec-3 Jan 1-9 Feb going to press (see page 72) 24 Aug-31 Oct 4-31 Jan 1-20 Mar 10-29 Feb 28 Mar-3 Apr 11-30 Apr Twin/double classic garden view (max 2) Twin/double classic side ocean view (max 2) Suite inland or garden/side ocean view (max 4 or 2+2) Presidential suite side ocean view (max 2) Twin/double classic inland sole use Twin/double classic garden view sole use Half board - adult/child

Pestana Casino Park

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 Dec, 31 Dec & 17 Feb Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £4-£9* Offer stay 7 nights or more and save £4-£9*

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

5 14 30 54 34 42 29/0

5 16 35 64 42 52 29/0

4 12 24 221 27 34 28/0

9 25 53 176 71 88 28/0

5 13 28 215 32 41 28/0

21-27 Mar 4-10 Apr

6 16 34 206 41 52 28/0

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

502 558 571 647 526 526 526 583 534 625 649 649 730 730 730 730 706 625 608 595 645 576 576 576 576 748 671 727 740 816 695 695 695 752 703 794 844 844 925 925 925 925 875 794 777 764 814 745 745 745 745 913 792 848 861 917 816 816 816 873 824 937 987 987 1068 1068 1068 1047 996 915 898 885 935 866 866 866 866 994 954 1010 1023 1079 978 978 978 1035 986 1128 1178 1178 1259 1259 1259 1209 1158 1077 1060 1047 1097 1028 1028 1028 1025 1142 315 371 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

588 599 734 746 874 886 973 985 433 445 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

526 514 514 465 526 696 831 526 526 526 526 544 623 751 576 563 569 606 618 820 820 638 614 614 672 660 660 611 672 902 1331 672 672 672 672 710 764 897 722 729 735 772 810 986 1012 804 780 781 812 799 799 751 812 1184 1525 812 812 812 830 901 909 997 874 891 897 958 978 1172 1180 966 942 950 911 899 899 850 972 1630 1570 911 911 911 949 991 1004 1096 994 1006 1012 1099 1087 1313 1289 1081 1059 1071 371 359 359 310 371 567 640 371 371 371 371 371 438 576 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double classic inland room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Junior suite with ocean view

ROYAL SAVOY H H H H H

hotel loyalty recommended spa ideal for families

Funchal Prestigious and luxurious resort hotel Situated on the oceanfront in the Bay of Funchal, Royal Savoy occupies an enviable position within extensive lush subtropical gardens with fountains, water cascades and swimming pools. All guest rooms and suites are ocean facing and provide a very high level of comfort. Delicious dining overlooking the ocean, can be enjoyed in the Armada Restaurant whilst interesting themed evenings provide entertainment in the piano bar. There is a spa facility offering a range of beauty treatments as well as a fitness room, sauna, Turkish bath and an indoor heated pool. This stunning complex has been designed to offer elegance and sophistication with breathtaking views over the Atlantic. The centre of Funchal is approximately 800m away.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 outdoor seawater lagoon-style pools (1 heated), outdoor Jacuzzi, children’s splash pool (towels, loungers, parasols), indoor heated pool l Spa facility with a range of beauty treatments, fitness room, sauna, Turkish bath l Armada restaurant offering buffet style and a la carte service l Cocktail piano bar with live music, pool bar serving light meals and refreshments l Weekly themed gala dinners l Games room l Hairdresser l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 174 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Junior suite ocean view (max 3 or 2+2) Superior suite ocean view (max 4) Twin ocean view sole use Junior suite ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child Full board - adult/child

Royal Savoy

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners optional and payable locally Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-27 Dec & 4 Jan-20 Mar and save £23-£26* *per adult per night

Honeymooners complimentary tropical fruit basket, sparkling wine, plus romantic evening meal for two including Savoy selected wines Complimentary room upgrade to junior suite ocean view 1 Jun-31 Jul, 1 Nov-20 Dec & 4 Jan-29 Feb Sports fitness room, sauna, Turkish bath, billiards, tropical shower, jacuzzi, table tennis and giant chess Complimentary fruit and mineral water in room on arrival and WiFi throughout hotel Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 16 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75 Note some offers may not be combined

1-31 May 1 Jun-31 Jul 1 Aug-31 Oct 11 170 118 139 41/21 67/34

11 139 103 123 41/21 67/34

1 Nov-20 Dec 4 Jan-29 Feb

21-27 Dec 1 Mar-30 Apr

28 Dec-3 Jan

10 133 99 118 40/20 64/32

10 162 113 133 40/20 64/32

10 157 187 207 40/20 64/32

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

784 840 853 929 760 760 760 817 768 859 859 859 940 988 988 988 988 907 890 877 927 858 858 858 858 1030 1360 1416 1429 1505 1272 1272 1272 1329 1280 1371 1371 1371 1484 1564 1564 1564 1564 1483 1466 1453 1503 1434 1434 1434 1434 1597 1777 1833 1846 1854 1641 1641 1641 1698 1649 1740 1740 1740 1901 1981 1981 1981 1981 1899 1883 1870 1920 1851 1851 1851 1851 1957 2333 2389 2402 2346 2133 2133 2133 2190 2141 2232 2232 2264 2457 2537 2537 2537 2537 2456 2439 2426 2476 2407 2407 2407 2398 2477 315 371 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546 Child (2-16yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

828 840 766 754 754 705 766 981 1203 766 766 766 766 766 816 991 816 821 836 873 861 1087 1063 905 881 881 1320 1332 1258 1246 1246 1197 1258 1533 2051 1258 1258 1258 1258 1258 1308 1483 1308 1373 1388 1425 1413 1639 1615 1457 1433 1433 1674 1686 1612 1599 1599 1551 1657 2154 2405 1612 1612 1612 1612 1612 1662 1797 1692 1772 1787 1824 1812 2038 2014 1856 1832 1832 2146 2158 2084 2072 2072 2023 2189 2982 2877 2084 2084 2084 2084 2084 2134 2269 2224 2304 2319 2356 2344 2570 2546 2388 2364 2364 433 445 371 359 359 310 371 536 536 371 371 371 371 371 421 576 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431 Child (2-16yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double ocean view room with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace (max 2) using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Standard room with balcony

HOTEL MADEIRA H H H Funchal Intimate and welcoming city hotel One of the few hotels right in the centre of Funchal, Hotel Madeira is next door to the Municipal Gardens and within easy walking distance of some of the cities principal attractions including the old town, museums and the theatre, and with the marina a mere 100m away. This intimate city hotel is renowned for its personalised service and warm welcome and offers airy, elegantly furnished guest rooms, with junior suites additionally featuring a balcony. Panoramic views of Funchal can be enjoyed from the rooftop pool area surrounded by a sundeck and loungers, there is a café for light snacks and drinks and a buffet breakfast is served daily, and although evening dining is not available at the hotel, there is a good selection of restaurants nearby. The nearest beaches can be found at Praia Formosa, a ten minute drive away.

Hotel Madeira

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

457 513 597 653 687 743 807 863 420 476 Child (2-7yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi and safe l Rooftop swimming pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Breakfast room serving buffet breakfast, café bar serving light snacks l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 52 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Standard twin/double with balcony (max 2) Superior twin (max 3) Junior suite (max 4) Standard twin/double sole use Standard twin/double with balcony sole use Superior twin sole use

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

1-31 May 1 Jul-31 Aug

1-30 Jun 1 Sep-31 Oct

1 Nov-26 Dec 4 Jan-29 Feb

27 Dec-3 Jan 7-13 Apr

1 Mar-6 Apr 14-30 Apr

3 4 11 22 25 29

3 5 10 22 25 29

2 4 8 21 25 29

2 3 7 23 27 29

2 4 8 21 25 28

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

526 602 475 475 475 532 485 580 580 580 661 661 661 661 661 576 557 544 594 525 525 525 525 697 666 742 607 607 607 664 625 720 720 720 801 801 801 801 801 708 689 676 726 657 657 657 657 829 756 806 691 691 691 750 715 810 810 810 891 891 891 891 887 792 773 760 810 741 741 741 741 883 876 918 803 803 803 870 835 930 930 930 1011 1011 1011 1011 999 904 885 872 922 853 853 853 853 995 489 555 437 437 437 494 450 543 543 543 624 624 624 624 624 537 519 506 556 487 487 487 487 644

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

552 564 676 688 754 766 858 870 524 536 Child (2-7yrs) 7 nights

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Early booking offer book before 15 Oct for arrivals 1 Nov-26 Dec, 4 Jan-6 Apr & 14-30 Apr and save £2 per adult per night Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 7 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

490 478 478 429 490 660 687 490 490 490 490 490 540 715 540 519 521 558 546 772 748 611 566 566 614 602 602 553 614 793 847 614 614 614 614 614 664 839 664 651 653 690 678 904 908 743 698 699 692 680 680 631 692 898 925 692 692 692 692 692 742 877 746 735 737 774 762 988 1013 827 782 786 796 784 784 735 805 1038 1029 796 796 796 796 796 846 981 858 847 849 886 874 1128 1125 939 895 902 462 450 450 401 462 632 662 462 462 462 462 462 512 667 512 493 494 531 519 730 722 565 529 530

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a standard twin/double room with shower room (max 3) using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Studio with ocean view

PORTO SANTA MARIA H H H H

only adults

Funchal Oceanfront location in the heart of the old town Porto Santa Maria is located on the oceanfront in Funchal next to a beautiful 17th century fortress and surrounded by sub-tropical gardens creating a relaxed environment. The property has been skilfully designed in keeping with the buildings in the area with only a smart promenade separating the hotel from the ocean and is conveniently located for Funchal old town shopping and an abundance of restaurants. Studios and suites are well-appointed and offer either garden or panoramic ocean views. There is a health club with a range of leisure pursuits, an indoor and outdoor pool and the restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with a daily themed buffet or a la carte in the evenings. Porto Santa Maria is an adults only hotel and the minimum age is sixteen years. A member of the Porto Bay Group.

Porto Santa Maria

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature kitchenette (2 rings - no oven), fridge, air-conditioning, cable TV, iPod docking station, WiFi and safe (both with a charge) l Some interconnecting rooms l Junior suites have a sitting area l Outdoor pool (towels, loungers, parasols), heated indoor pool l Health club offering a range of leisure pursuits, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage room, gym l Spacious lounge and cocktail bar, pool bar l Buffet restaurant l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 146 studios and suites Half board plus Includes half board meals plus a choice of a glass of house wine, beer or water/soft drink (1-30 Apr)

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Honeymooners complimentary flowers and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival 1 Nov-30 Apr) Complimentary room upgrade to studio ocean facing 22 Nov-21 Dec Sports free use of fitness room, sauna and Jacuzzi Golf stays 1 May-31 Oct can purchase a 7 day golf package including a welcome gift, 4-6 green fees at Palheiro Golf (18 holes), 1 green fee at Santo da Serra Golf for €340 per person payable locally Complimentary fruit & flowers in room on arrival Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct at time of going to press (see page 72) Studio ocean facing (max 2) Junior suite ocean facing (max 3) Studio garden view sole use Studio ocean facing sole use Half board Half board plus

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

8 19 31 38 25 n/a

1 Nov-30 Apr 7 18 30 37 24 26

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

538 594 607 680 559 559 559 616 567 658 658 658 739 739 739 739 739 664 647 634 684 612 612 612 612 784 786 842 855 924 803 803 803 860 811 902 902 902 983 983 983 983 983 916 899 886 936 860 860 860 860 1033 957 1013 1023 1072 971 971 971 1028 979 1070 1070 1070 1151 1151 1151 1151 1157 1090 1073 1060 1107 1031 1031 1031 1031 1177 1185 1241 1247 1296 1195 1195 1195 1252 1203 1294 1294 1294 1375 1375 1375 1375 1389 1322 1305 1292 1335 1259 1259 1259 1260 1409 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child (2-15yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

636 648 574 562 562 513 574 818 855 568 568 568 568 568 634 817 642 617 617 654 651 871 853 686 662 662 872 884 810 798 798 749 810 1280 1313 796 796 796 796 796 894 1077 902 877 877 914 923 1131 1125 946 922 918 1034 1046 972 960 960 911 1046 1553 1469 952 952 952 952 968 1074 1217 1082 1057 1057 1103 1106 1320 1305 1126 1102 1086 1250 1262 1188 1176 1176 1127 1488 1991 1677 1160 1160 1160 1160 1208 1314 1457 1322 1297 1297 1355 1346 1572 1545 1366 1338 1310 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child (2-15yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double studio garden view with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Twin room with ocean view

ENOTEL QUINTA DO SOL H H H H

only adults

Funchal Stylish, welcoming and ideally located Just off the main road, up a slight hill and a short stroll from the bustling Lido Promenade the centrally located Enotel Quinta do Sol not only offers magnificent ocean views but also panoramic vistas of the surrounding luxuriant vegetation with the beautiful Quinta Magnolia Park gardens located next door. The service is friendly, the furnishings elegant and the hotel prides itself on the character of its hospitality all resulting in a great number of returning guests. Set in the lovely gardens is the swimming pool and there is a spa with a sauna and indoor pool, and for the more active, tennis courts can be found in Quinta Magnolia Park. Recently refurbished the style is contemporary and chic with elegantly furnished guest rooms, an attractive restaurant offering sumptuous buffets, a pool bar serving snacks and in the evenings the piano bar is ideal for a leisurely drink.

Enotel Quinta do Sol

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, mini bar and safe l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Spa with massage rooms, sauna, Turkish bath, gym and indoor pool l Table tennis, pool table l Buffet restaurant Magnolia, pool bar serving snacks, piano bar l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 147 bedrooms

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-26 Dec & 3 Jan-30 Apr and save £5 *per adult per night

Honeymooners complimentary room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room, snooker and table tennis Dining half board bookable for entire stay Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Twin/double sea view (max 2) Superior twin/double garden view with balcony (max 3) Twin/double garden view sole use Twin/double sea view sole use Half board

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

2 10 30 33 11

1 Nov-26 Dec 27 Dec-2 Jan 3 Jan-30 Apr 2 9 28 31 10

2 9 28 31 20

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

487 543 556 632 511 511 511 568 519 610 610 610 691 691 691 691 691 610 593 580 630 561 561 561 561 733 667 723 736 812 691 691 691 748 699 790 790 790 871 871 871 871 871 790 773 760 810 741 741 741 741 915 787 843 856 912 811 811 811 868 819 910 910 910 991 991 991 991 991 910 893 880 930 861 861 861 861 1011 947 1003 1016 1072 971 971 971 1028 979 1070 1070 1070 1151 1151 1151 1151 1151 1070 1053 1040 1090 1021 1021 1021 1023 1179 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

588 599 526 514 514 465 526 696 786 526 526 526 526 526 576 751 576 551 551 588 576 802 778 620 596 596 760 772 698 686 686 637 698 967 1126 698 698 698 698 698 748 923 748 723 723 760 748 974 950 792 768 770 874 886 812 799 799 751 812 1171 1240 812 812 812 812 812 862 997 862 837 837 874 862 1088 1064 906 882 890 1026 1038 964 952 952 903 1063 1491 1392 964 964 964 964 964 1014 1149 1014 989 989 1026 1014 1240 1216 1058 1036 1050 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double garden view room with bath and shower room (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 45 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Choupana, Funchal Deluxe twin room with ocean & bay view

CHOUPANA HILLS RESORT & SPA

hotel loyalty recommended spa special interest

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Choupana, above Funchal Exotic and contemporary Designed as the ultimate holiday hideaway, nestled high on the hillside overlooking the Bay of Funchal, Choupana Hills Resort & Spa provides a welcomingly fresh atmosphere amongst lush subtropical gardens high above Funchal. A beautiful levada walk cross the hotel grounds and this unique property provides bungalowstyle deluxe rooms decorated in a contemporary style. Four suites are discreetly set apart from the other bungalows and each boasts a private outdoor sundeck Jacuzzi. The Basalt Bar and Xopana Restaurant provide elegance and sophistication. A health and beauty spa provides the ultimate in contemporary relaxation and revitalization techniques. Please note, this hotel is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, DVD, WiFi, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Suites have a separate living area, HiFi system and an outdoor sundeck with Jacuzzi l Outdoor lagoon swimming pool and pool bar (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Indoor pool l Turkish bath, sauna, massage, and beauty/spa treatments l Exercise room with work-out stations l WiFi throughout l Health bar and bar serving cocktails, snacks and drinks l Regular courtesy bus to Funchal l Special interest cookery class (4 hours Tue-Sat) including Chef-guided visit to market (on request) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l

62 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Twin deluxe ocean/bay view (max 2+1) Suite ocean & garden view (max 2+1) Family bungalow (min/max 4) Twin deluxe garden view sole use Twin deluxe ocean/bay view sole use Suite ocean & garden view sole use Half board - adult/child

Choupana Hills 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun Resort & Spa

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £5-£9 *per adult per night

Offer stay 8 nights or more and receive a complimentary three course chef’s suggestion dinner per person (excludes drinks and stays 27 Dec-3 Jan) Honeymooners receive one complimentary night (min 7 nights and excludes 27 Dec-3 Jan) Sports free use of fitness room, sauna and hammam, plus 10% discount in the spa Spa arrivals 1 Nov-30 Apr receive 10% discount at Choupana Spa Lounge Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 10 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1 May-30 Jun 1 Jul-31 Aug 1 Sep-31 Oct 11 62 0 54 72 164 44/22

11 62 0 62 80 173 44/22

1 Nov-26 Dec 4 Jan-29 Feb

27 Dec-3 Jan

1 Mar-30 Apr

10 64 0 44 61 158 42/21

20 74 0 79 114 211 42/21

10 64 0 52 69 166 42/21

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

566 622 635 711 590 590 590 647 608 719 719 719 799 799 799 799 799 699 672 659 709 640 640 640 640 812 854 910 923 999 878 878 878 935 936 1047 1047 1047 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 987 960 947 997 928 928 928 928 1093 1055 1111 1124 1180 1079 1079 1079 1146 1167 1278 1278 1278 1359 1359 1359 1359 1339 1188 1161 1148 1198 1129 1129 1129 1129 1243 1323 1379 1392 1448 1347 1347 1347 1454 1475 1586 1586 1586 1667 1667 1667 1667 1607 1456 1429 1416 1466 1397 1397 1397 1390 1483 553 609 622 688 577 577 577 634 610 711 711 711 792 792 792 792 792 681 659 646 696 627 627 627 627 780 Child (2-10yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

634 646 572 560 560 511 572 742 877 572 572 572 572 572 622 797 622 617 627 664 652 878 854 696 672 672 870 882 808 796 796 747 808 1102 1489 808 808 808 808 808 858 1033 858 893 903 940 928 1154 1130 972 948 946 1032 1044 970 958 958 909 970 1399 1651 970 970 970 970 970 1020 1155 1040 1085 1095 1132 1120 1346 1322 1164 1140 1132 1248 1260 1186 1174 1174 1125 1310 1991 1867 1186 1186 1186 1186 1186 1236 1371 1296 1341 1351 1388 1376 1602 1578 1420 1394 1380 622 634 560 548 548 499 560 788 984 560 560 560 560 560 610 765 610 615 620 657 645 856 832 679 655 654 Child (2-10yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see p72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double deluxe garden view bungalow style room with bath and shower, balcony and sundeck (max 2+1), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 45 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Village superior studio

PESTANA VILLAGE & MIRAMAR GARDEN RESORT H H H H

hotel loyalty ideal for families

Funchal Conveniently located, great value Pestana Miramar Garden Resort shares the grounds with the popular Pestana Village Aparthotel and is situated on the premises of the historic and elegant Hotel Miramar which was constructed in the 1920’s. The property was completely refurbished in the late 1990’s taking care to retain a pleasantly nostalgic atmosphere resulting in some beautiful architectural touches and leaving many period features which are nicely complemented by the attractive, landscaped gardens. The indoor and outdoor swimming pools offer a relaxing environment in which to spend lazy days. All rooms are of a comfortable standard, with classic studios offered in the Pestana Village Aparthotel. We particularly recommend the Miramar suites which offer a real taste of Funchal’s recent heritage.

Features All rooms in Pestana Miramar feature airconditioning, cable TV, kitchenette (excl. suites), mini-fridge and safe (charge) l Classic studios in Pestana Village feature ceiling fan, cable TV, kitchenette, mini-fridge and safe (charge) l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor freshwater pool, children's pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Massage and beauty treatments, fitness room, indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna l A Vila restaurant, Adega restaurant offering Madeiran specialities, Miramar restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine, pizzeria, pool restaurant, 3 bars l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 58 bedrooms and suites in Pestana Miramar, 92 bedrooms and junior suites in Pestana Village

481 537 627 683 729 785 866 922 315 371 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

Honeymooners complimentary cake and Madeira wine in room on arrival Sports free use of fitness room, sauna and Jacuzzi Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

21-27 Mar 4-10 Apr

Superior studio Village (max 3 or 2+2) 9 11 8 15 9 11 Superior studio Miramar (max 2+1) 9 11 8 15 9 11 Junior suite Village (max 3 or 2+2) 32 39 27 49 31 38 Junior suite Miramar (max 3 or 2+2) 32 39 27 49 31 38 Suite Village (max 3 or 2+2) 40 49 35 64 39 48 Suite Miramar (max 2) 40 49 35 64 39 48 Classic studio Village sole use 30 38 25 51 29 38 Superior studio Village sole use 48 59 41 80 46 58 Superior studio Miramar sole use 48 59 41 80 46 58 Half board - adult/child 24/0 24/0 23/0 23/0 23/0 23/0 Please call us for rooms for sole use supplements

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

550 626 505 505 505 562 513 604 625 625 706 706 706 706 685 604 587 574 624 555 555 555 555 727 696 772 651 651 651 708 659 750 794 794 875 875 875 875 831 750 733 720 770 701 701 701 701 871 798 854 753 753 753 810 761 871 915 915 996 996 996 978 933 852 835 822 872 803 803 803 803 938 935 991 890 890 890 947 898 1033 1077 1077 1158 1158 1158 1114 1070 989 972 959 1009 940 940 940 938 1068 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

573 585 702 714 791 803 910 922 433 445 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights

*per adult per night

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-12 Jul 13 Jul-23 Aug 1 Nov-27 Dec 28 Dec-3 Jan 1-9 Feb going to press (see page 72) 24 Aug-31 Oct 4-31 Jan 1-20 Mar 10-29 Feb 28 Mar-3 Apr 11-30 Apr

Pestana Village & Miramar Garden Resort 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun 3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 Dec, 31 Dec & 17 Feb Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £3-£6* Offer stay 7 nights or more and save £3-£6*

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

511 499 499 450 511 681 756 511 511 511 511 520 567 764 561 542 545 582 597 796 799 614 590 590 640 628 628 579 640 866 1082 640 640 640 640 659 696 891 690 682 684 721 766 935 968 753 729 731 729 717 717 668 729 1023 1171 729 729 729 738 754 810 940 785 779 781 843 863 1057 1065 850 826 834 848 836 836 787 904 1346 1290 848 848 848 867 873 929 1058 914 908 911 1005 993 1219 1195 980 958 970 371 359 359 310 371 565 594 371 371 371 371 371 421 589 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a classic studio located in Pestana Village Aparthotel with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace (max 2+1), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Double superior ocean view room

VIDAMAR RESORTS MADEIRA H H H H H

hotel loyalty recommended spa ideal for families

Funchal Perfect oceanfront setting, beautifully styled Step in to the attractive reception area of Vidamar Resorts Madeira and gaze through the impressive clear windows where there’s a sensation that the hotel is situated almost on the ocean. A modern and stylish hotel it offers a very tasteful selection of reception areas with fine designer furniture and impressive personalised service to match. Guest bedrooms continue the sophisticated theme and ocean view rooms are particularly recommended for their marvellous views. The extensive spa centre really is a ‘must visit’ and the large ocean deck swimming pools offer a very relaxing spot to soak up the warm Madeira sunshine, all of which are complemented by some fine garden areas. In the evenings a dine around concept allows guests to sample a wide variety of cuisines at a selection of restaurants throughout the resort.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Purpose built sundeck and ocean platform with direct access to the ocean l 2 outdoor seawater pools, children’s pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l MARSPA with a wide range of treatments, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath l VIDA Health Club, fitness centre, indoor pool, fitness classes l Tennis, squash courts l Dine Around concept with buffet restaurant, a la carte restaurants including Italian, Spanish and Japanese, 2 bars l Aquatica Kids World (3-11 years), crèche (0-3 years) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 300 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72)

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

*per adult per night

Complimentary room upgrade to superior ocean view 19 Nov-25 Dec & 7-21 Jan (subject to availability) Honeymooners complimentary flowers and sparkling wine, access to wet area of spa once per couple (1 Nov-30 Apr) plus a room upgrade to ocean view (subject to availability on arrival, min 7 nights) Sports free use of fitness room, tennis & squash courts, plus multi-sports field Dining half board included Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1 May-17 Jul 18 Jul-8 Sep 9 Sep-31 Oct

Twin/double garden/side ocean view interconnecting (min 4, max 4+2) Twin/double superior front ocean view (max 3 or 2+2) Executive suite top floor ocean view (max 2) Two bedroom family superior ocean view (min 3, max 4+1) Twin/double garden/side ocean view sole use Twin/double superior front ocean view sole use

Vidamar Resorts Madeira 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun

Classic value Gala dinner 31 Dec (including wine) Early booking offer book before 30 Sep for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £12-£19*

-7 13 68 13 42 55

-9 15 68 15 42 57

1 Nov-25 Dec 26 Dec-2 Jan 16 Mar-4 Apr 3 Jan-15 Mar 12-30 Apr -6 13 65 13 45 57

-10 24 65 24 45 68

-7 13 65 13 45 57

5-11 Apr

-9 13 65 13 45 57

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

595 651 664 740 619 619 619 676 631 724 724 769 850 850 865 865 850 769 737 694 744 675 669 669 669 841 919 975 988 1064 943 943 943 999 963 1056 1086 1161 1242 1252 1277 1267 1242 1161 1069 1026 1076 999 993 993 993 1157 1147 1203 1216 1272 1171 1171 1171 1232 1197 1290 1365 1440 1521 1546 1571 1546 1521 1425 1303 1260 1310 1227 1221 1221 1221 1331 1451 1507 1520 1576 1475 1475 1475 1544 1509 1632 1737 1812 1903 1938 1953 1918 1893 1737 1615 1572 1614 1531 1525 1525 1517 1603 714 770 783 849 738 738 738 795 758 851 873 928 1009 1017 1037 1029 1009 928 856 821 871 794 788 788 788 939 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

663 675 601 589 587 537 598 768 882 598 598 598 598 601 651 826 651 636 641 688 696 922 930 756 716 716 935 947 873 861 855 805 866 1112 1411 866 866 866 866 873 923 1098 923 928 933 1020 1028 1254 1326 1088 1048 1045 1124 1136 1062 1048 1041 991 1052 1412 1597 1052 1052 1052 1055 1062 1112 1247 1122 1132 1147 1254 1262 1520 1576 1322 1282 1270 1376 1388 1314 1296 1289 1239 1376 1921 1845 1299 1299 1299 1307 1314 1364 1499 1394 1404 1459 1566 1574 1896 1888 1634 1591 1570 769 781 707 695 683 632 693 916 1113 693 693 693 693 707 757 912 757 750 753 830 834 1045 1087 525 431 431 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on half board in a twin/double garden side ocean view room with bath and shower room, balcony/terrace and sitting area (max 3 or 2+2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Junior suite

GIRASSOL HOTEL H H H H

hotel loyalty

Funchal Well appreciated and traditional At the heart of the resort centre, Girassol Hotel is particularly noted for its thorough and thoughtful service paying special attention to guests’ needs including those of families with young children. Pleasantly furnished and comfortable suites feature a separate sitting room. The restaurant serves a selection of regional and international cuisine whilst light lunches and snacks can be enjoyed at the pool bar. The friendly Captain’s Cabin Bar is the ideal place to socialise at the end of the day. In addition there’s a small gym, sauna and massage area and an indoor games room. Set in delightful palm gardens the hotel features an attractive swimming pool area and the oceanfront with lido and rock-bathing areas is reached by crossing the main road then down a fairly steep descent. Funchal old town is about 2km away and there is a selection of restaurants, bars and shops directly outside the hotel. Girassol Hotel

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features Suites feature satellite TV, minibar, safe and separate sitting room l 2 outdoor swimming pools (1 heated), children’s paddling pools (towels, loungers, parasols) l Fitness room, sauna and massage l A la carte and table d’hôte restaurant serving regional and international cuisine, Captain’s Cabin Bar and lounge, pool bar serving light meals, Paradise bar l Indoor games room l Occasional evening entertainment l Hairdresser l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 136 bedrooms and suites

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 Dec, 31 Dec & 26 Mar Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£5* *per adult per night

Free night offer arrivals 1-31 Jul receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights or more on b&b, reflected in brochure prices Honeymooners complimentary flowers and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Complimentary room upgrade to a superior suite 1-23 Dec & 2 Jan-29 Feb (subject to availability on arrival) Singles twin/double sole use no supplement for stays 1 May-31 Jul, 1-31 Oct, 1-23 Dec & 2 Jan29 Feb Sports free use of fitness room Complimentary bottle of wine in suites on arrival Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct at time of going to press (see page 72) Superior suite ocean view (max 4) Suite garden or side ocean view sole use Superior suite ocean view sole use Bed & breakfast reduction Full board - adult/child

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

11 11 21 -12 n/a

1 Nov-30 Apr 10 20 30 -11 16/0

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

502 558 571 647 514 514 514 571 522 613 613 613 694 706 706 706 706 617 596 583 633 564 564 564 564 736 702 758 771 847 698 698 698 755 706 756 756 756 886 906 906 906 906 801 780 767 817 748 748 748 748 926 837 893 906 950 821 821 821 878 788 879 879 879 1021 1041 1041 1041 1033 924 903 890 940 871 871 871 871 1037 1017 1073 1086 1114 985 985 985 1042 952 1002 1002 1051 1201 1221 1221 1221 1197 1088 1067 1054 1104 1035 1035 1035 1041 1225 315 371 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

599 612 538 526 526 477 538 708 741 538 538 538 538 538 588 763 588 575 581 618 606 832 808 650 626 626 788 799 726 714 714 665 726 999 1020 726 726 726 726 726 776 951 776 787 793 830 818 1044 1020 862 838 834 914 926 852 840 840 791 852 1158 1146 852 852 852 852 852 902 1037 914 931 937 974 962 1188 1164 1006 982 966 1082 1094 1020 1008 1008 959 1123 1417 1314 1020 1020 1020 1020 1020 1070 1205 1106 1123 1129 1166 1154 1380 1356 1198 1170 1142 433 445 371 359 359 310 371 566 571 371 371 371 371 371 421 576 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on half board in a suite with bath and shower room, balcony/terrace and sitting area (max 4), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Twin room with ocean view

PORTO MARE H H H H

hotel loyalty recommended spa ideal for families

Funchal Magnificent resort hotel Located in the main resort area of Funchal and adjacent to its sister hotel, the popular Suite Hotel Eden Mar, the stunning Porto Mare is one of three properties forming the Vila Porto Mare resort, a beautiful botanical oasis. Occupying the centre of this resort the hotel offers guests a wide range of amenities including a spa facility with a selection of indulgent treatments, a variety of fine restaurants and bars, and in addition guests have access to all facilities within the complex. Well-appointed guest rooms ensure a comfortable stay and, set in extensive grounds, the hotel boasts large outdoor pool areas, superb Atlantic views and a selection of facilities including tennis, gym, mini-golf and a putting green. A further outdoor and indoor pool can be found within the resort complex. Younger guests are well catered for with a children’s pool, playground, playroom, and in high season, a programme of entertainment. A member of the Porto Bay Group. Porto Mare

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, LCD flat screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock station, WiFi (charge), minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe (charge) l Some interconnecting rooms l 2 outdoor swimming pools, children’s pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l 2 indoor heated swimming pools l Spa and health club, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, hydro treatment rooms l Tennis court, gym, aerobics, mini-golf, petanque, putting green l Buffet restaurant with show cooking, Mediterranean, Italian and Portuguese restaurants, cocktail bars, pool bars l Extensive gardens l Children’s playroom (unsupervised), playground, entertainment programme (seasonal) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 198 bedrooms and suites

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec (including wine & soft drinks) Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£10* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 22 Nov-21 Dec receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Offer stays 22 Nov-21 Dec receive a €25 spa voucher per person Offer stays on half board 22 Nov-21 Dec receive a complimentary bottle of house wine with first meal Honeymooners complimentary flowers and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room and whirlpool Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct at time of going to press (see page 72) Twin ocean view (max 3) Twin superior ocean view (max 3) Junior suite ocean view (max 2+2) Twin garden view sole use Twin ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child Half board plus - adult/child 22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

8 12 22 30 37 25/13 n/a

1 Nov-30 Apr 7 11 21 30 37 25/13 26/13

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

541 597 610 677 556 556 556 613 564 676 676 676 757 757 757 757 736 661 647 634 684 615 615 615 615 787 793 849 862 917 796 796 796 853 804 944 944 944 1025 1025 1025 1025 976 913 899 886 936 867 867 867 867 1033 967 1023 1027 1062 961 961 961 1018 990 1130 1130 1130 1211 1211 1211 1190 1147 1087 1073 1060 1110 1041 1041 1041 1041 1159 1199 1255 1247 1282 1181 1181 1181 1238 1238 1378 1378 1378 1459 1459 1459 1410 1379 1319 1305 1292 1342 1273 1273 1273 1267 1367 518 574 587 646 535 535 535 592 543 655 655 655 736 736 736 736 715 640 624 611 661 592 592 592 592 746 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

621 633 559 547 547 498 559 837 837 559 559 559 559 559 609 802 636 611 611 648 645 862 847 680 656 656 837 849 775 714 714 665 726 1275 1218 775 775 775 775 775 825 1054 888 863 863 899 909 1114 1111 932 908 907 984 996 922 861 861 812 981 1530 1365 922 922 922 922 922 990 1188 1062 1037 1037 1083 1083 1297 1285 1106 1082 1078 1180 1192 1069 1008 1008 959 1399 1891 1561 1118 1118 1118 1118 1118 1222 1420 1294 1269 1269 1327 1315 1541 1517 1338 1313 1306 608 620 546 509 509 460 521 876 847 546 546 546 546 546 596 775 624 599 599 636 638 835 825 658 634 634 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin garden view room with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace and sitting area (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Twin room

PESTANA PROMENADE H H H H

hotel loyalty recommended spa

Funchal Contemporary resort hotel in splendid oceanfront location In an enviable location in Funchal, right in front of the promenade stretching from the Lido to Praia Formosa beach, Pestana Promenade boasts spectacular ocean views. The area offers plenty of shops, restaurants and bars and the resort centre is a 15 minute stroll away. Contemporary and stylish guest rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, and there is a choice between buffet and table d'hote in the main restaurant, and there's also an a la carte restaurant. The spacious swimming pool area offers a relaxing spot to swim and enjoy the sun, and there’s a spa with indoor Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath and beauty treatments plus an indoor pool. The hotel also offers a gym and games room.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, fridge and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols), Jacuzzi l Spa with treatment rooms, aromatherapy, indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi l Gym l Breezes buffet restaurant, Deep-Blue a la carte restaurant, The Deck snackbar, cocktail bar l Games room, billiard l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 112 bedrooms and suites

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

*per adult per night

Honeymooners complimentary honey cake and Madeira wine in room on arrival Sports free use of sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-12 Jul 13 Jul-23 Aug 1 Nov-27 Dec 28 Dec-3 Jan 1-9 Feb going to press (see page 72) 24 Aug-31 Oct 4-31 Jan 1-20 Mar 10-29 Feb 28 Mar-3 Apr 11-30 Apr Twin/double classic ocean view (max 2+1) Superior ocean view (max 2+1) Junior suite full ocean view (max 2+1) Suite side ocean view (max 3 or 2+2) Suite ocean view (max 2+1) Twin/double classic side ocean view sole use Twin/double classic ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child

Pestana Promenade

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £4-£8* Offer stay 7 nights or more and save £4-£8*

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

7 14 22 34 54 37 50 24/0

8 16 26 39 63 45 60 24/0

6 11 18 27 43 29 39 23/0

11 21 36 53 85 64 85 23/0

7 13 21 32 51 35 48 23/0

21-27 Mar 4-10 Apr

8 16 26 39 62 44 59 23/0

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

502 558 571 647 526 526 526 583 534 625 646 646 727 727 727 727 706 625 608 595 645 576 576 576 576 748 671 727 740 816 695 695 695 752 703 794 838 838 919 919 919 919 875 794 777 764 814 745 745 745 745 912 792 848 861 917 816 816 816 873 824 934 978 978 1059 1059 1059 1041 996 915 898 885 935 866 866 866 866 990 954 1010 1023 1079 978 978 978 1035 986 1122 1166 1166 1247 1247 1247 1203 1158 1077 1060 1047 1097 1028 1028 1028 1024 1134 315 371 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

582 594 721 733 818 830 948 960 433 445 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

520 508 508 459 520 690 798 520 520 520 520 541 584 745 570 559 566 603 618 817 820 635 611 611 659 647 647 598 659 886 1169 659 659 659 659 703 722 884 709 722 728 765 810 979 1012 797 773 775 756 744 744 695 756 1080 1267 756 756 756 775 813 819 941 819 838 844 906 926 1120 1128 913 889 897 886 874 874 825 943 1453 1396 886 886 886 930 943 949 1071 974 993 999 1093 1081 1307 1283 1068 1046 1059 371 359 359 310 371 565 594 371 371 371 371 371 421 576 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double classic side ocean view with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace (max 2+1), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Double room with ocean view

LTI PESTANA GRAND H H H H H

hotel loyalty recommended spa ideal for families

Funchal Great ocean views and a wealth of restaurants await Beautifully set in well-kept grounds prestigious LTI Pestana Grand offers wonderful views out to the Atlantic Ocean and to the famous Cabo Girao cliffs. The hotel offers elegant and well-appointed guest rooms, a lovely free-form salt water pool and benefits from an impressive activity pool in the health spa, as well as a good quality fitness centre with associated health and wellness treatments. Guests wishing to enjoy the convenience of dining within the hotel are spoilt for choice as it offers a wealth of restaurants including Moroccan, Italian and Portuguese and also a selection of bars. Directly in front of the hotel is the pedestrian promenade which runs along the spectacular coast for about 3km up to the popular beach, Praia Formosa. There is a complimentary shuttle bus service to Funchal several times a day.

LTI Pestana Grand

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, safe and minibar l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor saltwater swimming pool, children's pool (towels and sunloungers) l Wellness and Spa centre with beauty treatments and massage, fitness room, jet-stream indoor pool, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi l Access to local watersports (subject to seasonal demand) l Au Tagine Moroccan restaurant (Thursdays), Cabo Girao Portuguese restaurant (Fridays), Trattoria de la Fontana Italian restaurant (Tuesdays) l Coast bar & lounge, pool bar l Courtesy bus to Funchal city centre l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 177 bedrooms and suites

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec (including house wine & coffee) Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £4-£8* Offer stay 7 nights or more and save £4-£8* *per adult per night

Honeymooners complimentary flowers and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Singles twin/double classic inland sole use no supplement 1 Nov-27 Dec, 4-31 Jan & 10-29 Feb Sports free use of sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-12 Jul 13 Jul-23 Aug 1 Nov-27 Dec 28 Dec-3 Jan 1-9 Feb going to press (see page 72) 24 Aug-31 Oct 4-31 Jan 1-20 Mar 10-29 Feb 28 Mar-3 Apr 11-30 Apr Twin/double classic side ocean view (max 2+1) Twin/double classic ocean view (max 2+1) Family room side ocean view (max 3 or 2+2) Suite ocean view (max 3 or 2+2) Twin/double classic inland sole use Twin/double classic side ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

7 14 32 43 34 47 29/0

8 16 37 50 42 57 29/0

6 12 26 35 27 38 28/0

11 22 51 69 61 83 28/0

7 13 30 41 32 45 28/0

21-27 Mar 4-10 Apr

8 16 37 49 41 57 28/0

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

502 558 571 647 526 526 526 583 534 625 649 649 730 730 730 730 706 625 608 595 645 576 576 576 576 748 671 727 740 816 695 695 695 752 703 794 844 844 925 925 925 925 875 794 777 764 814 745 745 745 745 913 792 848 861 917 816 816 816 873 824 937 987 987 1068 1068 1068 1047 996 915 898 885 935 866 866 866 866 994 954 1010 1023 1079 978 978 978 1035 986 1128 1178 1178 1259 1259 1259 1209 1158 1077 1060 1047 1097 1028 1028 1028 1025 1142 315 371 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

588 599 734 746 836 848 973 985 433 445 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

526 514 514 465 526 696 798 526 526 526 526 544 588 751 576 563 569 606 618 820 820 638 614 614 672 660 660 611 672 899 1181 672 672 672 672 710 733 897 722 729 735 772 810 986 1012 804 780 781 774 762 762 713 774 1093 1284 774 774 774 791 823 835 959 835 848 853 912 929 1126 1131 922 898 906 911 899 899 850 968 1477 1421 911 911 911 949 960 972 1096 994 1006 1012 1099 1087 1313 1289 1081 1059 1071 371 359 359 310 371 565 599 371 371 371 371 371 421 576 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double classic inland room with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace and sitting area (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Superior double room with ocean view

Meliá Madeira Mare Resort & Spa H H H H H

hotel loyalty

Funchal Stylish resort hotel Located directly on the oceanfront within the popular lido area of Funchal, the five star Melia Madeira Mare Resort & Spa enjoys magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean. The lido area offers a very wide range of dining opportunities and also some excellent shopping, and the historic old town area of Funchal is just a short taxi journey away. Guest bedrooms are very well designed in contemporary style and offer all the comforts and facilities one would associate with a contemporary five star hotel. The hotel offers both an attractive outdoor heated swimming pool plus a well-proportioned indoor pool with an associated spa area. Dining opportunities within the property range from themed hot and cold buffets to the exquisite Il Massimo gourmet restaurant, and there is a selection of bars with live entertainment in the evenings.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable LCD TV and pay-per-view movies, WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor swimming pool, children’s splash pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Indoor heated swimming pool, hydro-massage l Spa with fitness equipment, sauna, Turkish bath and beauty treatments l Buffet restaurant, gourmet a la carte restaurant l Lobby and terrace bar, pool bar, piano cocktail bar l Library, internet desk l Beauty salon, hairdresser l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 220 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Twin/double ocean view (max 2) Twin/double superior ocean view (max 2) Master suite ocean view (max 2) Premium suite ocean view (max 2) Twin/double side ocean view sole use Twin/double ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child

Melia Madeira Mare 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun Resort & Spa

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book 90 days or more prior to arrival 1 May-26 Dec & 4 Jan-31 Mar and save £8-£12* Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival 1 May-26 Dec & 4 Jan-31 Mar and save £4-£6* *per adult per night Offer stay 7 nights or more 1 Nov-30 Apr and receive one complimentary evening meal at the a la Carte restaurant Honeymooners complimentary sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room Spa stay 7 nights or more 1 Nov-30 Apr and receive complimentary access to the Acqua Sensation area of spa once per adult Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1 May-31 Jul 1-31 Aug 1 Sep-31 Oct 21 41 82 103 43 63 28/14

21 41 82 103 52 72 28/14

1 Nov-26 Dec 4 Jan-31 Mar

27 Dec-3 Jan

1-30 Apr

20 40 79 99 37 56 26/13

20 40 79 99 99 118 26/13

20 40 79 99 48 67 26/13

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

511 567 580 656 535 535 535 592 543 634 634 634 715 742 742 742 742 643 617 604 654 585 585 585 585 757 723 779 792 868 747 747 747 804 755 846 846 846 945 990 990 990 990 855 829 816 866 797 797 797 797 969 867 923 936 992 891 891 891 948 899 990 990 990 1116 1161 1161 1161 1143 999 973 960 1010 941 941 941 941 1083 1059 1115 1128 1184 1083 1083 1083 1140 1091 1182 1182 1199 1344 1389 1389 1389 1335 1191 1165 1152 1202 1133 1133 1133 1133 1275 483 539 552 618 507 507 507 564 515 606 606 606 697 722 722 722 722 611 589 576 626 557 557 557 557 714 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

606 618 544 532 532 483 544 714 906 544 544 544 544 544 594 769 594 569 569 606 594 820 826 668 644 644 802 814 740 728 728 679 740 1033 1498 740 740 740 740 740 790 965 790 765 765 802 790 1046 1062 904 880 873 934 946 872 860 860 811 872 1357 1630 872 872 872 872 872 922 1057 922 897 897 934 922 1208 1224 1066 1042 1014 1110 1122 1048 1036 1036 987 1171 1929 1806 1048 1048 1048 1048 1048 1098 1233 1098 1073 1073 1110 1128 1424 1440 1282 1251 1202 587 599 525 513 513 464 525 752 984 525 525 525 525 525 575 730 575 550 550 587 575 801 797 644 620 617 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double side ocean view room with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Superior twin room with ocean view

MADEIRA REGENCY CLIFF H H H H

hotel loyalty

Funchal Delightful boutique hotel, personal service assured In an enviable location overlooking the ocean and the coastal strip of the popular Lido area, the modern boutique style Madeira Regency Cliff enjoys direct access to the seaside promenade, whilst the old town of Funchal is 3km away. Guest rooms are elegant and tastefully decorated and boast all modern amenities and a spacious terrace or balcony. A tasty buffet breakfast is served in the Mistral Restaurant where in the evenings guests may enjoy a variety of gastronomic delights of local and international flavours in an al fresco setting on the terrace, whilst tempting light lunches are served at the Mistral bar or at the poolside Bar Oceanus. Facing the ocean the outdoor pool area with its sun terrace and loungers is ideal for relaxing days and the health club offers a fitness room, indoor pool, Turkish bath, plus a range of massage and beauty treatments is also available. Madeira Regency Cliff

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe (charge) l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Health club Oceanus with fitness room, Turkish bath and massage room, indoor swimming pool l Mistral Restaurant serving international cuisine, Mistral bar serving light lunches, pool bar Oceanus l Courtesy transport to Funchal centre l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 59 bedrooms and suites Please note Madeira Regency Cliff will become an adult only hotel from 1 November 2015.

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Superior twin/double ocean view (max 3) Junior suite ocean view (max 3) Suite ocean view (max 3) Classic twin/double ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for arrivals 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £7-£10* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1-15 Dec & 15 Jan-15 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, 2 in 14, or 3 in 21 nights** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade to a superior sea view (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room and Turkish bath Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room 1 May-31 Oct) Car hire see page 75

1-31 May 1-30 Jun 1-31 Aug 1-31 Jul 1 Sep-31 Oct 5 27 37 23 23/12

5 28 37 24 23/12

6 25 35 33 23/12

1 Nov-25 Dec 26 Dec-1 Jan 2 Jan-29 Feb 7-13 Apr 4 27 37 25 22

4 26 36 34 22

1 Mar-6 Apr 14-30 Apr 4 30 40 24 22

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

484 540 553 629 499 499 499 556 510 607 607 607 688 699 699 699 699 611 590 577 627 558 558 558 558 730 660 716 729 805 663 663 663 720 686 783 783 783 872 892 892 892 892 787 766 753 803 734 734 734 734 906 777 833 846 893 771 771 771 831 803 899 899 899 1001 1021 1021 1021 1013 904 883 870 920 851 851 851 851 993 933 989 1002 1037 915 915 915 987 959 1056 1056 1064 1173 1193 1193 1193 1169 1060 1039 1026 1076 1007 1007 1007 1007 1149 315 371 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

585 597 523 511 511 462 523 693 735 523 523 523 523 523 573 748 573 556 560 597 585 811 787 659 605 605 753 765 691 679 679 593 691 974 1055 691 691 654 654 654 704 916 741 740 744 781 769 995 1011 843 789 786 864 876 802 790 753 704 802 1127 1166 802 802 765 765 765 815 987 860 863 867 904 892 1118 1164 966 912 899 1012 1024 950 938 901 852 1063 1427 1314 950 913 876 876 876 963 1135 1024 1027 1031 1068 1056 1322 1328 1130 1073 1052 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a classic twin/double ocean view room with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Premier double room

MADEIRA REGENCY PALACE H H H H H

hotel loyalty

Funchal Elegant resort hotel Perched on a cliff top 4km from Funchal old town and overlooking the beach of Praia Formosa at the western end of Funchal, five star Madeira Regency Palace boasts fantastic views across the Atlantic and Cabo Girao, Europe’s highest sea cliff. Set in wonderful tropical gardens and built in a Portuguese colonial style, with spacious and elegant guest rooms furnished to a high standard, the hotel offers an excellent range of facilities including a large outdoor swimming pool and a children’s pool and playground. The restaurant serves a tasty buffet breakfast and wonderful gastronomic delights in the evenings. The health club offers a gym, tennis, squash court and heated indoor pool as well as a spa area with sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath. A private lift ensures direct access to the pebble and black sand beach of Praia Formosa.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, minibar and safe (charge) l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols), children’s pool l Health club Mango with spa facilities, gym, indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath l Tennis court, squash court, lawn bowling green, mini-golf l Restaurant Sao Lourenco serving buffet breakfast and international cuisine, Bar Terrantez with live piano music, Lounge Primavera serving afternoon tea, Restaurant Ilheus with a lunch time menu, swim-up bar, Classic Car Bar l Evening entertainment including live music l Children’s playground l Classic car museum l Shuttle service to Funchal centre l Complimentary WiFi in reception areas l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 210 bedrooms and suites

*per adult per night

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72)

1-30 Jun 1-31 Jul 1 Sep-31 Oct

1-31 May 1-31 Aug

Premier twin/double ocean view (max 3) Classic suite side ocean view (max 4) Classic suite ocean view (max 4) Premium suite side ocean view (min 3, max 6) Premium suite ocean view (min 3, max 6) Premier twin/double sole use Premier twin/double ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child Full board - adult/child

Madeira Regency Palace 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

7 17 27 26 36 40 47 24/12 45/23

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec (formal dress code, includes house drinks) Early booking offer book before 31 Aug for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £7-£11* Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £5-£8* Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £3-£5* Honeymooners save £4-£6* Sports free use of fitness centre, sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75 Note some offers may not be combined

7 11 21 18 28 32 38 24/12 45/23

7 10 20 16 26 39 45 24/12 45/23

1 Nov-26 Dec 27 Dec-1 Jan 1 Mar-30 Apr 2 Jan-29 Feb 8 13 21 18 26 31 46 23/12 43/22

8 11 19 15 23 48 65 23/12 43/22

8 15 23 18 26 35 54 23/12 43/22

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

520 576 589 665 514 514 514 571 531 640 640 640 721 724 724 724 724 641 623 610 660 591 591 591 591 763 744 799 813 889 698 698 698 755 751 860 860 860 943 948 948 948 948 861 843 830 880 811 811 811 811 977 897 953 966 992 821 821 821 887 901 1010 1010 1010 1096 1101 1101 1101 1099 1011 993 980 1030 961 961 961 961 1079 1101 1157 1170 1156 985 985 985 1087 1101 1210 1210 1212 1299 1305 1305 1305 1299 1211 1193 1180 1230 1161 1161 1161 1155 1255 315 371 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

594 606 774 786 894 906 1054 1066 433 445 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

532 520 520 471 532 702 759 532 532 532 532 532 582 757 582 573 581 618 606 832 808 650 626 626 712 699 699 651 712 984 1129 712 712 712 712 712 762 937 762 785 793 830 818 1044 1020 862 838 840 832 820 820 771 832 1161 1249 832 832 832 832 832 882 1017 898 929 937 974 962 1188 1164 1006 982 990 992 980 980 931 1094 1511 1409 992 992 992 992 992 1042 1177 1090 1121 1129 1166 1154 1380 1356 1198 1176 1190 371 359 359 310 371 578 613 371 371 371 371 371 421 576 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a premier twin/double room with bath and shower room and balcony (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Twin room

GOLDEN RESIDENCE HOTEL H H H H

hotel loyalty recommended spa

Funchal Stylish and modern with very impressive views, ideal for long stays Located in a tranquil area by the oceanfront promenade and overlooking the pebble beach at Praia Formosa from its elevated setting, Golden Residence Hotel is 2.5km away from the old town of Funchal. Contemporary styled guest rooms feature the latest in-room amenities and there are also one bedroom apartments with kitchenettes available. The outdoor swimming pool area is a peaceful spot in which to enjoy the sunshine and admire the splendid ocean views, whilst the wellness centre offers a fitness room, indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath, plus a full range of massage and beauty treatments. The restaurant serves freshly cooked breakfast each morning and in the evening there is a buffet of regional and international dishes as well as an a la carte menu. Lunch can be enjoyed poolside and refreshing cocktails and light snacks sampled at the Golden View Bar.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, minibar and safe (charge) l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Wellness centre with a range of massage and beauty treatments, sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, indoor pool, fitness room l Golden Flavours restaurant with buffet and a la carte service, Golden View bar, Golden In bar l Internet corner, Complimentary WiFi in reception areas l Hair stylist l TV area, pool table, library l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 172 bedrooms, suites and apartments

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1-31 May going to press (see page 72) Twin side ocean view (max 2) 4 Suite (max 3 or 2+1) 10 Suite side ocean view (max 3 or 2+1) 11 One bedroom apt (max 3 or 2+1) 14 One bedroom apt side ocean view (max 4 or 2+2) 17 Twin side ocean view sole use 33 Half board - adult/child 22/11 Full board - adult/child 39/20

Golden Residence Hotel 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun 3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

463 519 611 667 707 763 835 891 315 371 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

06 Jul

13 Jul

*per adult per night

Honeymooners complimentary fruit and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1-30 Jun 1-31 Jul 1-31 Aug 1 Sep-31 Oct 4 10 11 14 18 32 22/11 39/20

4 12 14 16 20 32 22/11 39/20

4 12 15 16 21 34 22/11 39/20

1 Nov-26 Dec 27 Dec-2 Jan 1-31 Mar 3 Jan-29 Feb 14-20 Apr 2 6 9 10 11 26 21/11 37/19

2 7 9 10 12 28 21/11 37/19

1-13 Apr 21-30 Apr

2 6 9 10 12 30 21/11 37/19

2 7 9 10 12 31 21/11 37/19

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

532 608 484 484 484 541 497 598 598 598 679 682 682 682 682 589 566 553 603 534 534 534 534 706 680 756 628 628 628 685 661 762 762 762 845 850 850 850 850 733 710 697 747 678 678 678 678 850 776 829 721 721 721 783 769 870 870 870 956 961 961 961 949 826 803 790 840 771 771 771 771 913 904 953 845 845 845 927 913 1014 1014 1016 1104 1109 1109 1109 1073 950 927 914 964 895 895 895 895 1037 384 450 339 339 339 396 347 438 438 438 519 519 519 519 519 438 421 408 458 389 389 389 389 546

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

564 576 704 716 794 806 914 926 433 445 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £4-£7* Early booking offer book between 1 Nov-31 Dec for arrivals 1 Jan-30 Apr and save £2-£5* Long stay offer stay 21 nights or more and save £5-10*

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

502 490 490 441 502 672 738 502 502 502 502 502 552 727 552 539 545 582 570 796 775 617 638 593 642 630 630 581 642 902 1043 642 642 642 642 642 692 867 692 703 709 746 734 963 943 845 806 756 732 720 720 671 732 1058 1133 732 732 732 732 732 782 917 794 811 817 854 842 1074 1054 1001 917 852 852 840 840 791 942 1343 1253 852 852 852 852 852 902 1037 938 955 961 998 989 1222 1262 1149 1060 980 371 359 359 310 371 571 586 371 371 371 371 371 421 576 421 396 396 433 421 632 608 455 431 431

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin side ocean view room with shower room and balcony or terrace (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Twin room with ocean view

MADEIRA PANORAMICO HOTEL

hotel loyalty

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Funchal Beautiful panoramas of the mountains, Atlantic Ocean and Funchal Nestling in an elevated position 2.5km west of the centre of Funchal, Madeira Panoramico Hotel, with its relaxed and friendly ambiance, enjoys a spectacular setting on the hillside boasting beautiful panoramas of the mountains, Atlantic Ocean and Funchal bay. Guest rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished with a full range of amenities; ocean view rooms are highly recommended. The outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace affords fantastic views over the bay and further leisure facilities include tennis and a squash court as well as a heated indoor pool. Evening entertainment is low key and there is a cocktail bar where predinner drinks can be enjoyed. A generous buffet breakfast is served in the main restaurant and for evening dining there is a choice between the main restaurant serving buffet style meals and the Paladar for a la carte dining.

Madeira Panoramico

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

472 528 632 688 737 793 877 933 441 497 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, minibar and safe (small charge) l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor seasonally heated freshwater swimming pool (towels, loungers, parasols), heated indoor pool l Sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, gym, massage l Tennis court, squash court, table tennis, billiards l Main restaurant serving buffet style meals, Paladar a la carte restaurant, cocktail bar, poolside snack bar l Evening entertainment l Courtesy bus service to Funchal (Mon-Sat) l Babysitting service available on request l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 132 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Twin/double side ocean view (max 2) Twin/double ocean view (max 3) Family room ocean view (max 3 or 2+2) Twin/double land view sole use Twin/double side ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child Full board - adult/child

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

*per adult per night

Free night offer stays 22 Jun-26 Jul, 2 Nov-20 Dec & 4-31 Jan receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade to ocean view (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room, Jacuzzi and table tennis Complimentary shuttle to Funchal (Mon-Sat) Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1-31 May 1 Jun-26 Jul 1 Nov-20 Dec 27 Jul-30 Aug 31 Aug-31 Oct 4 Jan-20 Mar 5 9 0 28 32 20/10 38/19

5 8 0 24 28 20/10 38/19

4 8 0 22 26 19/10 37/19

21-27 Dec 4 8 0 25 29 19/10 37/19

28 Dec-3 Jan 21 Mar-30 Apr 5 10 0 50 54 19/10 37/19

4 8 0 27 31 19/10 37/19

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

541 617 478 478 478 535 486 577 577 577 664 664 664 664 664 577 560 547 597 528 528 528 528 699 701 777 614 614 614 642 593 684 684 684 808 808 808 808 808 713 696 683 733 664 664 664 664 836 806 844 701 701 701 729 680 771 771 777 901 901 901 901 895 799 783 770 820 751 751 751 751 893 946 960 817 817 788 816 767 858 858 901 1025 1025 1025 1025 1011 916 899 886 936 867 867 867 867 1009 510 576 444 444 444 486 437 528 528 528 631 631 631 631 631 543 526 513 563 494 494 494 494 651

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

558 570 662 674 746 758 830 842 517 529 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £2-£6*

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

496 484 484 435 496 672 765 496 496 496 496 496 546 721 546 521 521 558 564 790 766 608 584 584 599 588 588 539 599 881 1147 599 599 599 599 628 678 853 678 653 653 690 720 946 922 764 740 741 684 672 672 623 690 1064 1231 684 684 684 684 712 762 897 762 737 737 792 822 1048 1024 866 842 846 768 756 756 707 879 1426 1315 768 768 768 796 824 874 1009 874 849 849 928 958 1184 1160 1002 979 986 455 443 443 394 455 676 812 455 455 455 455 469 519 674 519 494 494 531 540 751 727 574 550 551

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double land view room with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 45 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Santo da Serra Superior room

PORTO BAY SERRA GOLF H H H H

good for golf

Santo da Serra Small and charming in a beautiful setting In a prime location in Santo da Serra, and a 30 minute drive from Funchal, Porto Bay Serra Golf is a small charming hotel nestling in lush vegetation and offering a welcoming and relaxed ambiance. The main building dates back to 1920 and behind its Art Nouveau façade attractively furnished guest rooms offer the latest in modern amenities, and the cosy interior has a home from home feel with a comfortably furnished lounge, games and reading room. The elegant restaurant offers buffet breakfasts and a table d'hôte or a la carte menu featuring traditional Madeiran flavours for evening dining. There is a covered heated pool, sauna, gym and massage room and, in addition, guests may use the facilities at the Porto Bay Group’s Vila Porto Mare resort in Funchal. The prestigious Santo da Serra Golf Course is a mere 5 minute walk from the hotel and local activities also include horse riding, cycling and Levada walking. Porto Bay Serra Golf

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

474 530 634 690 739 795 879 935 441 497 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature cable TV, DVD player, iPod dock station, WiFi (charge), tea & coffee making facilities, minibar and safe (charge) l Some interconnecting rooms l Indoor heated swimming pool (towels and sunloungers) l Gym, sauna, massage room l Avo Micas Restaurant with buffet breakfast and a table d'hôte or a la carte menu in the evening l Lounge with fireplace l Games and reading room, library l WiFi in reception areas l Use of facilities at Vila Porto Mare in Funchal l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 21 bedrooms and suites

*per adult per night

Honeymooners & gold/silver wedding anniversaries complimentary sparkling wine Sports free use of fitness room and sauna Golf purchase a 7 day package including 4-6 green fees at Santo da Serra Golf (27 or 9x3 holes), 1 green fee at Pelheiro Golf (18 holes) guaranteed start times, please call us for prices Dining flexible plan available (min 3 nights) see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72)

1 May-31 Oct

Superior twin/double garden view (max 3) 11 Suite garden view (min 3, max 5) 21 Twin/double garden view sole use 19 Half board - adult/child 19/10

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

1 Nov-30 Apr 10 18 18 19/10

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

543 619 498 498 498 555 506 597 597 597 678 678 678 678 678 595 577 564 614 545 542 542 542 714 703 779 658 658 658 715 666 757 757 757 838 838 838 838 838 751 733 720 770 697 694 694 694 867 808 864 763 763 763 820 771 862 862 862 943 943 943 943 941 853 835 822 872 796 793 793 793 939 948 1004 903 903 903 960 911 1002 1002 1002 1083 1083 1083 1083 1077 989 971 958 1004 928 925 925 926 1075 510 576 465 465 465 522 473 564 564 564 645 645 645 645 645 558 540 527 577 508 508 508 508 665

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

568 580 712 724 805 817 929 941 545 557 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights

Classic value Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £2-£3*

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

506 494 494 445 506 676 676 503 503 503 503 512 562 737 562 537 537 574 562 788 764 606 582 582 650 638 638 589 650 820 817 643 643 643 643 664 714 889 714 689 689 726 714 940 916 758 734 735 743 731 731 682 743 913 907 733 733 733 742 763 813 948 813 788 788 825 813 1039 1015 857 833 837 867 855 855 806 867 1034 1027 853 853 853 874 895 945 1080 945 920 920 957 945 1171 1147 989 966 973 483 471 471 422 483 648 645 476 476 476 476 490 540 695 540 515 515 552 540 751 727 574 550 550

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double room with bath and shower room and garden view (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 20 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Clockwise from left: Quinta da Bela Vista, Quinta da Casa Branca, Quinta do Lorde terrace

Quintas In addition to a wide range of hotels, we feature a number of prestigious quintas in Madeira. Quintas are country manor houses, delightfully restored to give guests all the comforts of a sophisticated hotel combined with impeccable service and a delightfully traditional ambiance.

Madeira is unique in offering quinta accommodation. More often than not a quinta is a restored gracious manor house or villa set amidst splendid gardens and brimming with antiques and objets d’art. We offer a comprehensive and varied choice of quinta accommodation in Madeira and have outlined what we feel are the distinctive characteristics and unique appeal of each property. Wherever you choose to stay, a quinta rarely fails to delight with its own character, charm, individuality and personal service.

Porto Bay Serra Golf

QUINTAS FOR WELL-BEING

QUINTAS IN FUNCHAL

A Member of the Charming Hotels Madeira group, Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens is not short of space in which to completely unwind and relax. The restaurant provides a wonderful colonial atmosphere with a terrace and veranda for al fresco dining. With an unusual indoor-outdoor pool and a host of spa and wellness facilities including sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and massage treatments, Quinta das Vistas is ideal for anyone in search of rest and relaxation. Located in the charming village of Caniço, about 7km from the centre of Funchal, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden resides in truly stunning botanical gardens stretching over 30,000m2. This beautiful 19th century manor house has been very carefully restored and features one of the largest spas on the island with a wide range of indulgent treatments available to soothe mind and body.

One of our most popular properties is Quinta da Penha de Franca located in a central part of Funchal overlooking the port and next door to a tiny church. Antique furnishings and reproductions add a touch of elegance to the homely atmosphere of this charming quinta. Al fresco a la carte dining can be enjoyed overlooking the gardens. Offering easy access into both Funchal and the beautiful interior of Madeira Quintinha de Sao Joao nestles in the grounds of an historical estate with mature gardens of lush trees and shrubs. The outdoor pool area and surrounding sundeck offer wonderful views over Funchal and the Vasco de Gama terrace bar with views towards the ocean provides an ideal venue to end the day. Offering wonderful views over the bay of Funchal, Quinta Bela Sao Tiago is ideally situated for exploring the old town. The grounds include well-kept gardens, an orchard and a banana plantation.

A QUINTA WITH A DIFFERENCE A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Quinta da Casa Branca stands away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre in a quiet residential area. A glass turret houses the lounge, reception and terrace bar and offers unique views overlooking the hotel’s extensive mature gardens within which the rooms are very cleverly concealed.

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MADEIRA I Quintas Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden

A QUINTA FOR CUISINE

QUINTAS FOR GARDENERS

QUINTAS FOR WALKERS

Located in an elevated position with spectacular views over Funchal, Quinta da Bela Vista, formerly a traditional style manor house, has been restored to the very highest of luxury standards complemented by the finest antiques and has an excellent reputation for its first-class cuisine.

Quinta Jardins do Lago is a luxury property with the character of an original 18th century manor house. Overlooking Funchal, Jardins do Lago is situated within six acres of botanical gardens including an ornamental lake and a giant pet tortoise, Colombo. Most of the rooms enjoy southern views overlooking the exquisite gardens. The elegantly restored Quinta do Monte Hotel & Panoramic Gardens can be found in the historical leafy village of Monte high above Funchal. Most of the rooms boast excellent views of the well-kept grounds and close by is Monte Church, surrounded by beautiful gardens, the Parque do Monte and Monte Palace Tropical Gardens. Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro (see Quintas for Golfers) offers complimentary daily access to the magnificent Palheiro Gardens.

Nestling amongst vineyards on the southern slopes of the main wine producing area, the elegantly decorated and delightfully furnished Quinta do Estreito Vintage House enjoys a relaxed and homely atmosphere and superb views across the southern coast of Madeira. A short drive will take you to Levada Norte where numerous walks through Madeira’s beautiful countryside begin. Quinta do Estreito is a Member of the Charming Hotels Madeira group. Set on a cliff top on the northeast coast amidst vines and colourful gardens the popular and charming Quinta do Furao boasts breathtaking views and is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area including the famous village of Santana.

QUINTAS FOR GOLFERS Casa Velha do Palheiro is a peaceful country retreat nestled between Palheiro Gardens and the magnificent Palheiro Golf Course. Formerly a hunting lodge, Casa Velha do Palheiro has been transformed into an elegant country hotel for guests seeking a comfortable and peaceful retreat in beautiful and natural surroundings. If you book a superior room or junior suite for stays in May, June, July, August or September you’ll receive complimentary daily unlimited golf at Palheiro Golf Course. Guests also receive complimentary access to Palheiro Gardens. In a prime location in Santo da Serra, a mere five minute walk from the prestigious Santo da Serra Golf Course, the small and charming Porto Bay Serra Golf nestles in lush surroundings and offers a welcoming and relaxed ambiance with a cosy lounge, elegant restaurant and attractive guest rooms featuring the latest in modern amenities.

Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro

Quinta da Bela Vista

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Franca Mar pool area

Twin room with side ocean view

QUINTA DA PENHA DE FRANÇA H H H H albergaria

ideal for families

Funchal Centrally located and full of character Located in a central part of Funchal overlooking the port and next to a tiny church, the charming Quinta da Penha de Franca, which is full of character, is one of our most popular properties. Charming and comfortable guest accommodation is situated in the main building, the garden wings, or in the newer ocean wing, Franca Mar, which is situated across the main road with a small footbridge and lift link to the main hotel. Antique furnishings and reproductions add a touch of elegance to the homely atmosphere of this delightful hotel. Al fresco a la carte dining can be enjoyed in Casa de Jantar Restaurant overlooking the gardens accompanied by soft music from Joe’s Bar. Prices are based on twin attic rooms which are small and modestly furnished and accessed by a steep staircase. We highly recommend upgrading to superior room types.

Features
 Nearly all rooms feature minibar and safe (charge), some rooms feature air-conditioning and cable TV l Some superior interconnecting rooms available and 2 children (aged 2-11) can benefit from child reductions l Outdoor heated swimming pool with sun terrace (towels, sunloungers) l Separate reception, bar and swimming pool with large sun terrace and children’s pool at Franca Mar (towels, loungers, parasols) l Private access to the ocean at Franca Mar l Joe’s Bar & Casa de Jantar Restaurant l Intimate lounge with cable TV, card tables and snooker table l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 76 bedrooms in the main building & garden wings and 33 bedrooms in the ocean wing Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Twin garden view with bath (max 3) Twin garden view with bath & terrace (max 3) Twin ocean view with bath in manor house (max 3) Twin superior side ocean view with bath & balcony (max 3) Twin garden view with bath, kitchenette & terrace(max 3) Single garden view Single superior side ocean view Twin with balcony or terrace ocean view Franca Mar (max 3) Junior suite balcony ocean view Franca Mar (max 3) Single ocean view Franca Mar Half board - adult/child

Quinta da Penha 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun de Franca 3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

445 501 569 625 647 703 751 807 406 462 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

06 Jul

13 Jul

*per adult per night

Free night offer stays 28 May-12 Aug receive 1 free night in 7 or more nights** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary sparkling wine Complimentary room upgrade for stays 1 Nov-24 Dec & 1 Jan-29 Feb (subject to availability) Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1-31 May 15 Jul-15 Sep

1 Jun-14 Jul 16 Sep-31 Oct

1 Nov-24 Dec 1 Jan-31 Mar

25-31 Dec 1-30 Apr

14 20 20 25 26 43 52 25 29 52 23/12

12 18 18 23 24 39 48 18 27 48 23/12

12 21 21 26 28 41 49 21 28 49 22/11

14 24 24 29 32 40 51 29 32 51 22/11

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

514 590 463 463 463 520 471 562 564 568 649 649 649 649 649 568 551 536 582 513 513 513 513 685 638 714 579 579 579 636 587 678 688 692 773 773 773 773 773 692 675 652 698 629 629 629 629 799 716 766 651 651 651 708 659 752 766 770 851 851 851 851 851 770 751 724 770 701 701 701 701 839 820 862 747 747 747 804 755 856 870 874 955 955 955 955 955 874 847 820 866 797 797 797 796 931 475 541 423 423 423 480 431 522 527 529 610 610 610 610 610 529 512 494 542 473 473 473 473 630

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

537 549 641 653 704 716 788 799 510 522 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £2-£3*

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

475 463 463 414 475 645 672 475 475 475 475 475 525 699 525 499 499 537 525 751 754 596 572 572 579 567 567 518 579 859 868 579 579 579 579 579 629 804 629 604 604 641 629 882 894 736 712 707 642 630 630 581 642 949 931 642 642 642 642 642 692 827 692 667 667 704 692 972 984 826 802 782 726 714 714 665 836 1125 1015 726 726 726 726 726 776 911 776 751 751 788 803 1092 1104 946 917 882 448 436 436 387 448 666 671 448 448 448 448 448 498 653 498 473 473 510 498 721 713 560 536 534

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in an attic twin room with shower room and garden view (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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QUINTA CASA VELHA DO PALHEIRO H H H H H Sao Goncalo, Funchal

MADEIRA I Sao Goncalo, Funchal

Junior suite

hotel loyalty good for golf recommended spa

Peaceful and luxurious: ideal for Palheiro Gardens and golf In an elevated position some 20 minutes drive from Funchal, Quinta Casa Velha do Palheiro is a peaceful hideaway nestling between the Palheiro Gardens and the magnificent 18-hole championship Palheiro Golf Course. Once a 19th century hunting lodge, it has been transformed into an attractive country hotel for guests seeking a comfortable retreat in beautiful and natural surroundings. Charming guest rooms convey the history and elegance of the estate, delectable cuisine can be savoured in the fine dining room and a wide range of indulgent treatments can be enjoyed at the spa. This small country quinta is conveniently located for golf and botanical enthusiasts. A member of Relais & Châteaux.

Features All rooms feature sitting area, cable TV, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor swimming pool with terrace (towels, loungers, parasols) l Spa with a range of treatments, indoor pool, fitness room, sauna, steam room l Tennis court (floodlit), badminton, table tennis, billiards, croquet l Elegant restaurant offering table d’hôte and a la carte menus, pool bar, lounge bar l Private motor yacht for coastal cruises, swimming, dolphin and whale watching and deep sea fishing (subject to seasonal demand) l Courtesy transport into Funchal and golf course (scheduled) l Complimentary daily access to Palheiro Gardens (9am-5.30pm) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 37 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1-16 May 17 May-15 Sep 16 Sep-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Deluxe twin/double garden view (max 2) Superior twin/double garden view (max 3) Junior suite garden view (max 3) Twin/double garden view sole use Half board - adult/child

10 19 67 51 38/19

10 19 70 51 38/19

Quinta Casa Velha 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun do Palheiro

10 19 74 51 38/19

06 Jul

13 Jul

1 Nov-26 Dec 4 Jan-30 Apr

27 Dec-3 Jan

9 18 54 45 37/19

9 18 54 74 37/19

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival 1 Nov-23 Dec & 2 Jan-30 Apr and save £5-£8* *per adult per night Free night offer stays 1 Jun-15 Jul & 11-23 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Offer book a superior room on junior suite for stays 1 May-30 Sep and receive complimentary unlimited golf at Palheiro Golf Course Offer stays 1-19 Dec receive one complimentary half board evening meal per person (excl drinks) Honeymooners complimentary flowers and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room, sauna, steam room, table tennis, billiards, croquet, badminton and tennis court Golf package includes one week unlimited golf, guaranteed start times, 50% discount on club rental, free use of trolley, bag storage and club cleaning, please call us for prices Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

583 639 619 695 574 574 574 631 582 673 673 673 754 754 754 754 754 673 656 651 717 648 648 648 648 820 891 936 883 959 777 777 777 834 785 876 937 937 1018 1018 1018 1018 1018 937 920 947 1013 944 944 944 944 1132 1107 1119 1066 1122 960 960 960 1017 968 1059 1120 1120 1201 1201 1201 1201 1201 1120 1111 1154 1220 1151 1151 1151 1151 1357 1384 1363 1310 1305 1143 1143 1143 1199 1151 1303 1364 1364 1445 1445 1445 1445 1445 1364 1387 1430 1496 1427 1427 1427 1443 1697 567 618 601 667 525 525 525 582 533 624 655 655 736 736 736 736 736 655 638 645 703 634 634 634 634 799 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

708 720 646 634 586 513 574 744 939 607 607 607 607 607 657 907 732 707 707 744 732 958 886 728 704 704 1040 1052 978 966 822 749 810 1229 1573 887 887 887 887 887 1037 1197 1112 1087 1087 1124 1112 1290 1202 1044 1020 1017 1274 1286 1212 1152 984 911 972 1586 1768 1082 1082 1082 1082 1082 1217 1427 1382 1357 1357 1394 1382 1512 1424 1266 1242 1230 1586 1598 1524 1368 1199 1127 1437 2199 2028 1342 1342 1342 1342 1442 1577 1787 1742 1717 1717 1754 1694 1808 1720 1562 1535 1514 706 718 644 632 560 499 560 850 1025 602 602 602 602 602 699 846 736 711 711 748 736 923 867 714 690 689 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double room with bath and shower room and sitting area (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Junior suite

QUINTA DA BELA VISTA H H H H H

hotel loyalty

Funchal Exclusive and sophisticated with warm Madeiran hospitality Located in an elevated position with spectacular views over Funchal and the surrounding area the traditional style Quinta da Bela Vista has been restored to a luxurious standard complemented by the finest antiques. Within the wellmaintained grounds the main building and two garden wings house charming guest rooms furnished to a very high standard; twin deluxe rooms with balcony are highly recommended. This attractive manor house has an excellent reputation for its first-class cuisine and there’s a lovely outdoor pool, tennis court and small fitness room.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning (except some junior suites), cable TV, WiFi, minibar and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Outdoor heated swimming pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Tennis court, small fitness room with Jacuzzi, sauna, games room, billiards l Dining room with table d’hôte menu, elegant a la carte restaurant, poolside snack bar, 3 bars l WiFi throughout, small library l Daily courtesy bus into Funchal, 3km (Mon-Sat) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand

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89 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72)

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

*per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1 Jul-31 Aug, 1 Nov-27 Dec & 3-31 Jan receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room, sauna, Jacuzzi and tennis court Golf 10% discount available on green fees at Santo da Serra & Palheiro golf courses (book & pay locally) Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1-31 May 1 Jun-31 Aug 1 Sep-31 Oct

Twin garden view with balcony (max 2+1) 5 Twin superior garden or bay view with balcony (max 3 or 2+1) 18 Twin deluxe garden or mountain view with balcony (max 3 or 2+1) 41 Junior suite garden or ocean view main building no AC (max 3 or 2+1) 69 Penthouse suite garden or bay view (max 4+2) 179 Twin garden view sole use 39 Half board - adult/child (5-12yrs) 35/18 Full board - adult/child (5-12yrs) 70/35

Quinta da Bela Vista

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £7-£11*

5 18 49 77 188 34 35/18 70/35

1-30 Nov 1 Feb-30 Apr

1-23 Dec 7-31 Jan

24 Dec-6 Jan

5 17 40 71 170 38 34/17 67/34

5 17 45 77 178 34 34/17 67/34

5 17 43 75 147 69 34/17 67/34

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

601 657 670 746 598 598 598 655 606 697 697 697 778 778 778 778 778 715 707 694 744 675 675 675 675 847 933 989 1002 1078 894 894 894 951 902 924 924 924 1005 1005 1005 1005 1005 1047 1039 1026 1076 1007 1007 1007 1007 1184 1167 1223 1236 1265 1101 1101 1101 1158 1040 1131 1131 1131 1212 1212 1212 1212 1230 1281 1273 1260 1310 1241 1241 1241 1241 1403 1479 1535 1548 1541 1377 1377 1377 1434 1316 1338 1338 1338 1419 1419 1419 1419 1542 1593 1585 1572 1622 1553 1553 1553 1558 1735 588 644 657 723 584 584 584 641 592 648 648 648 729 729 729 729 729 707 694 681 731 662 662 662 662 822 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

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MADEIRA I Funchal Superior twin room

QUINTA JARDINS DO LAGO H H H H H

hotel loyalty ideal for families

Funchal Beautiful 18th century quinta with spectacular gardens Located in an elevated position overlooking Funchal, the elegant Quinta Jardins do Lago has been wonderfully transformed into a luxury property whilst retaining the character and beauty of the original 18th century manor house. The swimming pool is situated within the six acres of botanical gardens along with an ornamental lake and the quinta's giant pet tortoise, Colombo. Whether you stay in the original building, or the new wing, you will find all rooms are furnished to a high standard with southern views overlooking the exquisite gardens. A charming breakfast room with garden terrace features an unique 16th century ceramic wall panel and dinner can be taken in the elegant evening restaurant where Madeiran specialities vie with international cuisine. Guests have full use of a fitness room, sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, and for younger guests there’s a children’s playground, playroom and a small paddling pool. Quinta Jardins do Lago

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, free internet access, minibar, safe, tea & coffee making facilities, sitting area and garden view l Part covered outdoor heated swimming pool with terrace, children’s paddling pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Fitness room, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna l Table tennis, billiards, croquet l The Beresford restaurant (no children under 8) offers local and international cuisine with al fresco area, The Pink Room for buffet breakfast plus family dining in the evenings with a special children’s menu for under 8 year olds l O Visconde cocktail bar, Colombo bistro by the pool l Games room, library l Children’s playground, playroom, baby listening service l Courtesy bus to Funchal, 4 times a day, 5 days a week l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 40 rooms and suites

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 25 Dec-1 Jan & 1 Feb-30 Apr and save £9-£11* *per adult per night Free night offer stays 1-31 May, 1 Nov-24 Dec & 2-31 Jan receive 1 free night in 7, 2 in 14, or 3 in 21 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Offer book 7 nights hb for the price of 6 meals for stays 1 Jun-30 Sep, 1 Nov-23 Dec & 2-31 Jan Loyalty returning guests staying 7 nights or more receive a bottle of champagne, dinner for two, flowers, fruit basket, room upgrade to next category (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room, table tennis, billiards, croquet, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, sauna Golf receive 30% discount at Madeira golf courses and free transportation Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room)

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1-31 May 1 Jun-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Twin/double superior garden view (max 3) Junior suite garden view manor house (max 3) Premier suite garden view (max 3 or 2+2) Presidential suite garden view (max 3 or 2+2) Twin/double garden view sole use Twin/double superior garden view sole use Half board - adult/child (3-7yrs) Pink room Half board - adult/child (8-12yrs) Beresford restaurant

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

9 32 60 83 100 117 32/16 32/16

8 37 70 77 80 95 32/16 32/16

1 Nov-24 Dec 2-31 Jan

25 Dec-1 Jan

1 Feb-30 Apr

8 37 67 73 74 90 31/16 31/16

23 34 72 151 114 159 31/16 31/16

10 25 61 82 97 115 31/16 31/16

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

667 723 736 812 631 631 631 688 639 730 730 730 811 811 811 811 811 730 713 699 750 681 681 681 681 853 987 1043 1056 1132 971 971 971 1028 979 1070 1070 1070 1151 1151 1151 1151 1151 1070 1053 1040 1090 1021 1021 1021 1021 1193 1287 1343 1356 1352 1211 1211 1211 1268 1219 1310 1310 1310 1391 1391 1391 1391 1391 1310 1293 1280 1330 1261 1261 1261 1261 1403 1587 1643 1656 1672 1531 1531 1531 1588 1539 1630 1630 1630 1711 1711 1711 1711 1711 1630 1613 1599 1650 1581 1581 1581 1581 1723 615 671 684 750 619 619 619 676 627 718 718 718 799 799 799 799 799 718 701 688 738 669 669 669 669 826 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

696 708 634 622 622 573 634 804 924 634 634 634 634 703 753 928 753 728 728 765 753 979 955 797 773 773 938 950 876 864 864 815 876 1368 1448 876 876 876 876 1111 1161 1336 1161 1136 1136 1173 1161 1387 1363 1205 1181 1182 1160 1172 1098 1086 1086 1037 1098 1710 1670 1098 1098 1098 1167 1402 1452 1587 1452 1427 1427 1464 1452 1678 1654 1496 1472 1476 1382 1394 1320 1308 1308 1259 1642 2214 1892 1320 1320 1320 1481 1790 1840 1975 1840 1815 1815 1852 1840 2066 2042 1884 1861 1868 655 667 593 581 581 532 593 919 959 593 593 593 593 714 764 919 764 739 739 776 764 975 951 798 774 774 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double garden view room with bath and shower room, balcony or terrace (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Twin room with balcony

QUINTINHA DE SÃO JOÃO

hotel loyalty recommended spa

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Funchal Traditional style quinta with modern comforts Nestling in the grounds of an historical estate dating back to the 18th century, with mature gardens of lush trees and shrubs and several comfortable and cosy seating areas, is the small and friendly Quintinha de São João. The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere and offers easy access into Funchal and the beautiful interior of Madeira by way of the main road nearby. Well-appointed guest rooms and suites are attractively furnished and leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor pools plus a spa with a range of soothing beauty treatments. The A Morgadinha restaurant, housed in one of the restored buildings, serves regional and international dishes and the outdoor pool area and surrounding sundeck offer wonderful views over Funchal. In the main building the Vasco de Gama terrace bar, with views towards Funchal and the ocean, provides an ideal venue to end the day.

Quintinha de Sao Joao

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, DVD player, WiFi, minibar, safe and sitting area l Suites with garden view have a separate living room l Outdoor heated swimming pool, indoor heated pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Spa with three treatment rooms, relaxation room and wet area including sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi, Vichy and tropical showers l Gym with personal trainer (reservation required) l Table tennis, pool table l A Morgadinha restaurant serving Goan and international cuisine, bar serving light lunchtime meals and drinks by the pool l Terrace bar, comfortable lounges and reception areas l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 42 bedrooms and suites

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£8* *per adult per night

Offer stay 7 nights 19 Jun-30 Jul upgrading to half board and receive 3 nights half board meals complimentary Free night offer stays 1 Nov-22 Dec & 3 Jan-9 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners & anniversaries complimentary fruit, flowers and sparkling wine Sports free use of exercise equipment, sauna, games room and table tennis, plus 10% discount on spa treatments and golf green fees (book and pay locally) Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Twin garden view with balcony (max 3) Junior suite garden view with balcony (max 3) Suite garden view with balcony (max 3) Twin garden view sole use Twin garden view with balcony sole use Half board - adult/child

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

4 14 24 37 40 26/13

1 Nov-20 Dec 4 Jan-7 Feb

21 Dec-3 Jan

8 Feb-30 Apr

3 13 20 35 38 25/13

3 13 20 70 73 25/13

3 13 20 38 41 25/13

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

532 588 601 677 556 556 556 613 564 655 655 655 736 736 736 736 736 655 638 625 675 606 606 606 606 778 772 828 841 917 796 796 796 853 804 895 895 895 976 976 976 976 976 895 878 865 915 846 846 846 846 1019 937 993 1006 1062 961 961 961 1018 969 1060 1060 1060 1141 1141 1141 1141 1141 1060 1043 1030 1080 1011 1011 1011 1011 1157 1157 1213 1226 1282 1181 1181 1181 1238 1189 1280 1280 1280 1361 1361 1361 1361 1361 1280 1263 1250 1299 1231 1231 1231 1232 1381 511 567 580 646 535 535 535 592 543 634 634 634 715 715 715 715 715 634 617 604 654 585 585 585 585 742 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

630 642 568 556 556 507 568 783 783 568 568 568 568 568 627 802 627 602 602 639 627 853 829 671 647 647 806 818 744 732 732 683 744 1145 1162 744 744 744 744 744 867 1042 867 842 842 879 867 1093 1069 911 887 886 962 974 899 888 888 839 945 1346 1318 899 899 899 899 909 1032 1167 1032 1007 1007 1044 1032 1258 1234 1076 1052 1048 1118 1130 1056 1044 1044 995 1287 1705 1474 1056 1056 1056 1056 1129 1252 1387 1252 1227 1227 1264 1252 1478 1454 1296 1271 1264 589 601 527 515 515 466 527 811 819 527 527 527 527 527 617 772 617 592 592 629 617 828 804 651 627 626 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double room with bath and shower room (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Premium room

QUINTA DA CASA BRANCA H H H H H

hotel loyalty recommended spa

Funchal Relax and unwind in a haven of peace and tranquillity Located in a quiet residential area close to shops and restaurants, boutique hotel Quinta da Casa Branca is surrounded by lush green vegetation and boasts an award winning contemporary architectural design. There is a large heated pool set in the garden and a range of health and beauty treatments on offer in the spa. The spacious lounge and terrace bar in the main building offer unique views overlooking the hotel’s extensive mature gardens. The adjacent old building, decorated in a traditional style, serves as the hotel gourmet restaurant in the evenings, with buffet breakfast and lunch served in the Garden Pavilion restaurant. Opening in November 2015, and formerly the private residence of the hotel owners, the Manor House will feature elegant and luxurious suites, a distinctive dining room with an al fresco dining terrace serving a la carte and table d’hôte meals. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Quinta da Casa Branca

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities, safe and sitting area l Premium interconnecting rooms available l Suites and premium rooms have CD & DVD player l Outdoor heated swimming pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Phytocéane Spa with health and beauty treatments l Health Club with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gymnasium and relaxation area l Gourmet a la carte restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine, Garden Pavilion restaurant by the pool for lunch, bar l Spacious and comfortable lounge in contemporary style, library lounge l Complimentary WiFi area l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 43 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1-31 May going to press (see page 72) Double premium garden view (max 2+1) Deluxe suite garden view (max 2+1) Twin garden view sole use Manor house suite garden view (max 2+1) Half board - adult/child

22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

28 60 62 n/a 33/17

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec (including soft drinks, wine, tea & coffee) Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-23 Dec & 4 Jan-30 Apr and save £5-£6* *per adult per night Offer upgrade to half board for 5 nights or more and receive one complimentary 3 course lunch (excl drinks) in the Garden Pavilion restaurant Offer upgrade to a double premium room or deluxe suite and receive a 30 minutes back massage per person (1 Nov-30 Apr) Sports free use of fitness room, sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath Complimentary fruit and flowers in double premium rooms and deluxe suites on arrival, plus tea/coffee making facilities and minibar replenished daily (soft drinks only) Dining flexible plan available (min 3 nights) see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) 1 Jun-31 Jul 1 Aug-30 Sep 1 Nov-23 Dec 24 Dec-3 Jan 4 Jan-7 Feb 29 Feb-30 Apr 1-31 Oct 8-28 Feb 27 58 60 n/a 33/17

27 59 63 n/a 33/17

21 55 55 84 33/17

27 48 85 134 33/17

23 53 53 84 33/17

23 61 61 106 33/17

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

553 609 622 698 571 571 571 628 579 670 670 670 751 760 760 760 760 679 662 649 699 630 621 621 621 793 821 877 890 966 831 831 831 888 839 930 930 930 1017 1032 1032 1032 1032 951 934 921 971 890 881 881 881 1054 1007 1063 1076 1126 1011 1011 1011 1068 1019 1110 1110 1110 1206 1221 1221 1221 1221 1140 1123 1110 1160 1070 1061 1061 1061 1207 1255 1311 1324 1366 1251 1251 1251 1308 1259 1350 1350 1356 1458 1473 1473 1473 1473 1392 1375 1362 1399 1310 1301 1301 1302 1451 539 595 608 674 563 563 563 620 571 662 662 662 743 743 743 743 743 662 645 632 682 613 613 613 613 772 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

639 651 577 565 565 516 577 747 837 571 571 571 571 571 627 802 627 622 623 660 648 874 850 692 668 668 879 891 817 805 805 756 817 1229 1344 803 803 803 803 803 867 1042 867 890 891 928 916 1142 1118 960 936 936 1044 1056 982 970 970 921 982 1484 1503 962 962 962 962 968 1032 1167 1052 1076 1077 1114 1102 1328 1304 1146 1122 1122 1264 1276 1202 1190 1190 1141 1444 1971 1715 1174 1174 1174 1174 1188 1252 1387 1299 1324 1325 1362 1350 1576 1552 1394 1370 1370 657 669 595 583 583 534 595 822 834 595 595 595 595 595 645 799 645 620 620 657 645 856 832 679 655 655 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double garden room with bath and shower room and terrace (max 2+1), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Junior suite

QUINTA DAS VISTAS PALACE GARDENS H H H H H estalagem

hotel loyalty recommended spa

Funchal Panoramic views over Funchal, the mountains and the ocean Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens is magnificently situated on the brow of a hill and surrounded by mature gardens, and you will never be short of space to completely unwind and relax even though you are only a short drive from Funchal centre. Well-appointed guest rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and the restaurant provides a wonderful colonial atmosphere and benefits from a veranda and terrace for al fresco dining. With an unusual swim-through indoor-outdoor pool and a host of spa facilities Quinta das Vistas offers something for everyone. A member of the Charming Hotels Madeira group.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities (on request), mini bar and safe l Indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Chandra Spa with a range of health and beauty treatments, fitness room, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath l Mini-golf l La Belle Terrasse gourmet restaurant, bar with occasional live music, pool bar l Lounge, reading room l Courtesy bus to other Charming hotels and Funchal centre (daytime Mon-Sat) l Dine around concept with evening dining available in other Charming hotels, including courtesy transport (Mon-Sat) l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 71 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-30 Jun 1 Jul-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Twin/double panoramic view (max 3) Junior suite garden view (max 3) Deluxe suite ocean view (max 3) Twin/double garden view sole use Twin/double panoramic view sole use Half board - adult/child

15 45 61 62 82 35/18

15 45 61 50 57 35/18

Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun

1 Nov-26 Dec 3 Jan-31 Mar

27 Dec-2 Jan

1-30 Apr

14 46 61 53 82 34/17

14 46 61 87 114 34/17

14 46 61 65 94 34/17

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec (includes ½ bottle of wine, water & coffee) Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £9-£14* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1 Jun-31 Jul, 1 Oct-22 Dec & 3 Jan-28 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, flowers, plus a room service breakfast for two (on request, 1 May-31 Oct) stays 1 Nov-30 Apr also receive ½ bottle of Madeira wine and honey cake Singles twin/double garden view sole use no supplement on dates 1 Jun-31 Jul & 3 Jan-28 Feb Sports free use of fitness room, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sensation shower and mini-golf Golf receive 30% discount at Madeira golf courses (payable locally) Complimentary half bottle of Madeira wine and cake in room on arrival Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

583 639 652 728 607 607 607 664 597 652 652 652 733 733 733 733 733 652 635 622 672 603 603 603 603 775 891 947 960 1036 843 843 843 899 779 834 834 834 969 969 969 969 969 888 817 804 854 785 785 785 785 1027 1107 1163 1176 1232 1059 1059 1059 1116 941 996 996 996 1131 1131 1131 1131 1131 996 979 966 1016 947 947 947 947 1207 1395 1451 1464 1448 1275 1275 1275 1278 1103 1158 1158 1212 1347 1347 1347 1347 1347 1212 1141 1128 1178 1109 1109 1109 1163 1487 567 623 636 702 555 555 555 612 527 599 599 599 708 708 708 708 708 627 583 570 620 551 551 551 551 743 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

666 678 604 592 592 543 604 774 879 604 604 604 604 604 654 829 654 629 629 666 654 880 898 740 716 716 878 890 816 804 804 755 816 1183 1407 816 816 816 816 816 866 1041 866 905 905 942 930 1198 1230 1072 1048 1041 1070 1082 1008 996 996 947 1008 1480 1599 1008 1008 1008 1008 1008 1058 1193 1058 1097 1097 1134 1122 1432 1464 1306 1282 1254 1262 1274 1199 1188 1188 1139 1397 1988 1791 1199 1199 1199 1199 1199 1250 1385 1314 1353 1353 1390 1420 1744 1776 1618 1587 1538 625 637 563 551 551 502 563 827 941 563 563 563 563 563 613 768 613 620 620 657 645 877 881 728 704 701 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double garden view room with bath and shower room and balcony/terrace (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Funchal Twin inland view room

QUINTA BELA SAO TIAGO H H H H

hotel loyalty

Funchal Warm and welcoming with superb ocean views Originally built in 1894, Quinta Bela Sao Tiago has been transformed into a good standard four star hotel retaining all of its traditional qualities. The location offers wonderful views over the Bay of Funchal and is ideally situated for exploring the old town. The grounds include well-kept gardens, an orchard and a banana plantation. The hotel's restaurant, in the original building, serves both regional and international dishes and aperitifs can be enjoyed in the cocktail bar as the sun sets. Good traditional service is on offer and nothing is too much trouble for the hotel staff. A member of the Charming Hotels Madeira group.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, minibar and safe l Outdoor heated swimming pool with children’s pool (towels, loungers, parasols) l Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna and fitness room l Elegant restaurant with table d’hôte and a la carte menus, buffet breakfast served in the Winter Garden room, cocktail bar l Dine around concept with evening dining available in other Charming hotels, including courtesy transport (Mon-Sat) l Regular live music l Complimentary WiFi in reception areas l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 64 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1-31 May 1-30 Jun 1 Jul-31 Oct 1 Nov-23 Dec going to press (see page 72) 4 Jan-15 Mar Twin garden view (max 3) Twin ocean view (max 3) Junior suite ocean view (max 3) Deluxe suite ocean view (max 3) Twin inland sole use Half board - adult/child Full board - adult/child

Quinta Bela Sao Tiago

04 May 11 May

10 26 56 85 38 29/15 57/29

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

10 26 56 104 38 29/15 57/29

22 Jun

10 26 54 97 38 29/15 57/29

29 Jun

06 Jul

4 15 49 88 37 27/14 54/27

13 Jul

24-26 Dec 5 24 81 108 49 27/14 54/27

20 Jul 27 Jul

27 Dec-3 Jan 16 Mar-30 Apr 10 24 70 100 58 27/14 54/27

9 25 53 82 37 27/14 54/27

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Early booking offer book before 30 Nov for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£15* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1-31 Jul & 1 Oct-29 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Offer one complimentary barbecue evening meal per person on a Saturday (excl drinks) 1-30 Jun, min 7 nights Offer one complimentary three course set menu meal per person (excl drinks) 1-31 Mar, min 7 nights Honeymooners complimentary flowers and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of sauna, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath Complimentary room upgrade to next category for stays 1-30 Sep (subject to availability on arrival) Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75 Note some offers may not be combined

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

541 597 610 686 547 547 547 604 551 634 634 634 715 715 715 715 715 634 617 604 654 585 585 585 585 757 793 849 862 938 775 775 775 832 763 798 798 798 927 927 927 927 927 846 829 816 866 797 749 749 749 969 967 1023 1036 1074 931 931 931 984 859 942 942 942 1071 1071 1071 1071 1071 990 973 960 1010 893 893 893 893 1083 1199 1255 1268 1282 1139 1139 1139 1176 1051 1086 1086 1134 1263 1263 1263 1263 1263 1182 1165 1152 1202 1085 1037 1037 1085 1275 518 574 587 653 521 521 521 578 519 582 582 582 687 687 687 687 687 606 589 576 626 557 533 533 533 714 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

603 615 752 764 881 893 1010 1022 565 577 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

541 529 529 480 541 711 888 541 541 541 541 541 591 766 591 566 566 616 630 856 832 674 650 650 690 678 678 629 690 1074 1361 690 690 690 690 690 740 915 740 758 758 860 874 1099 1076 918 894 895 819 807 807 758 819 1380 1490 819 819 819 819 819 869 1004 869 887 899 1028 1042 1268 1244 1086 1062 1066 948 936 936 887 1162 1892 1560 948 948 948 948 948 998 1133 1041 1059 1124 1252 1266 1492 1468 1310 1287 1294 503 491 491 442 503 773 916 503 503 503 503 503 553 708 553 550 550 617 617 828 804 651 627 628

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin inland room with bath and shower room and some with balcony or terrace (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Funchal I MADEIRA

Twin room

QUINTA PERESTRELLO HERITAGE HOUSE H H H H estalagem

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Funchal Experience Madeira’s elegant heritage Beautifully restored to a traditional style the 150 year old Quinta Perestrello Heritage House is located just off the main road at the resort centre of Funchal. The hotel is set in a mature garden of lush trees and shrubs and offers a high standard of comfortable and well-furnished accommodation which has retained its original charm and character. The reception rooms are furnished with antiques, and accommodation is either in the main building or in the adjacent wing. Evening dining is available in the restaurant during the summer months and there is an abundance of good quality restaurants close by. A member of the Charming Hotels Madeira group.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Twin/double garden with terrace rooms will sleep a 3rd adult, however rooms will feel small with an extra bed l Outdoor heated swimming pool with sun terrace (towels, loungers, parasols) l Restaurant (breakfast only in winter), cocktail bar and comfortable lounge l Afternoon tea served on the terrace l Transport and use of facilities at other Charming Hotels l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 37 bedrooms

Classic value Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £5-£7* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1 Jun-31 Jul, 1 Sep-31 Oct & 1 Feb-9 Mar receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** Free night offer stays 1 Nov-23 Dec & 4-31 Jan receive 2 free nights in 7 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, flowers, ½ bottle of Madeira wine and honey cake (1 May-31 Oct) stays 1 Nov-30 Apr receive sparkling wine plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Singles twin/double garden view sole use no supplement 1-30 Jun Complimentary ½ bottle of Madeira wine and honey cake in room on arrival Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Twin garden view new wing (max 2) Twin garden view main house sole use Twin garden view new wing sole use

Quinta Perestrello Heritage House 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

6 26 36

1 Nov-27 Dec 3 Jan-30 Apr

28 Dec-2 Jan

5 30 35

5 40 45

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

508 564 577 653 532 532 532 589 524 583 583 583 664 664 664 664 664 583 566 553 603 534 534 534 534 706 716 772 785 861 693 693 693 750 637 696 696 696 808 808 808 808 808 727 679 666 716 647 647 647 647 856 857 913 926 982 834 834 834 891 730 789 789 789 901 901 901 901 901 789 772 759 809 740 740 740 740 937 1045 1101 1114 1123 975 975 975 984 823 882 882 913 1025 1025 1025 1025 1025 913 865 852 902 833 833 833 870 1085 483 539 552 618 483 483 483 540 459 534 534 534 631 631 631 631 631 550 517 504 554 485 485 485 485 661 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

582 594 674 686 782 794 854 866 523 535 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

520 508 508 459 520 690 732 520 520 520 520 520 570 745 570 545 545 582 570 796 793 635 611 611 612 599 599 551 612 854 938 612 612 612 612 648 698 873 698 673 673 746 734 981 985 827 803 806 720 708 708 659 720 1004 1046 720 720 720 720 756 806 941 806 781 781 854 842 1110 1114 956 932 944 792 780 780 731 864 1190 1118 792 792 792 864 864 914 1049 914 889 889 998 1007 1282 1286 1128 1107 1128 461 449 449 399 461 662 704 479 479 479 479 479 529 684 529 504 504 559 547 770 762 609 585 586

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/double garden room in the main house with bath and shower room (max 2), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 30 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Monte Double superior room

QUINTA DO MONTE HOTEL & PANORAMIC GARDENS H H H H H estalagem Monte

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Peace and tranquility overlooking Funchal The elegant Quinta do Monte Hotel & Panoramic Gardens can be found in the historical leafy village of Monte high above the capital, Funchal. The hotel offers spacious and very comfortable rooms all of which benefit from excellent views of the peaceful and well-kept gardens that surround the property. Relaxation and tranquillity is the order of the day at Quinta do Monte although Funchal centre is easily accessible by cable car or courtesy bus. The hotel houses a library and reading room, gym, an a la carte restaurant and piano bar as well as a small chapel within the grounds. A member of the Charming Hotels Madeira group.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l All suites are equipped with hydro-massage bath and separate sitting room l Indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room l A la carte restaurant serving Madeiran and international cuisine, café Pavilion serving light meals and refreshments, cocktail bar l Lounge, reading room, billiard room l Courtesy bus to other Charming hotels and Funchal centre (daytime Mon-Sat) l Dine around concept with evening dining available in other Charming hotels, including courtesy transport (Mon-Sat) l Large well-kept gardens l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 42 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-30 Jun 1 Jul-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Twin/double superior garden view (max 3) Suite garden view (max 4 or 2+2) Twin/double garden view sole use Twin/double superior garden view sole use Suite garden view sole use Half board - adult/child

21 32 44 64 75 29/15

15 32 38 53 70 29/15

Quinta do Monte Hotel & Gardens 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun

1 Nov-26 Dec 3 Jan-31 Mar

27 Dec-2 Jan

1-30 Apr

17 26 36 52 61 27/14

17 26 76 93 102 27/14

17 26 55 72 81 27/14

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec (includes ½ bottle of wine, water & coffee) Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£12* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1 Jun-31 Jul, 1 Sep-22 Dec & 3 Jan-29 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, flowers, plus a room service breakfast for two (on request) stays 1 Nov-30 Apr also receive ½ bottle of Madeira wine and honey cake Singles twin/double garden view sole use no supplement 1 Jun-31 Jul, 1 Nov-22 Dec & 3 Jan-29 Feb Sports free use of fitness room, Jacuzzi and pool table Golf receive 30% discount at Madeira golf courses (payable locally) Complimentary ½ bottle of Madeira wine and honey cake in room on arrival Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

523 579 592 668 547 547 547 604 551 634 634 634 715 715 715 715 715 634 617 604 654 585 585 585 585 757 751 807 820 896 723 723 723 780 715 798 798 798 927 927 927 927 927 846 781 768 818 749 749 749 749 967 907 963 976 1032 879 879 879 936 859 942 942 942 1071 1071 1071 1071 1071 942 925 912 962 893 893 893 893 1075 1115 1171 1184 1188 1035 1035 1035 1080 1003 1086 1086 1134 1263 1263 1263 1263 1263 1134 1069 1056 1106 1037 1037 1037 1085 1259 497 553 566 632 495 495 495 552 495 582 582 582 687 687 687 687 687 606 565 552 602 533 533 533 533 713 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

599 612 746 758 872 884 998 1010 559 571 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

538 526 526 477 538 708 831 538 538 538 538 538 588 763 588 563 563 599 588 814 823 665 641 641 684 672 672 623 684 1035 1290 684 684 684 684 684 734 909 734 751 751 788 776 1035 1055 897 873 871 810 798 798 749 810 1284 1416 810 810 810 810 810 860 995 860 877 877 914 902 1194 1214 1056 1032 1024 936 924 924 875 1117 1723 1542 936 936 936 936 936 986 1121 1028 1045 1045 1082 1103 1406 1426 1268 1242 1228 497 485 485 436 497 753 883 497 497 497 497 497 547 702 547 543 543 580 568 797 797 644 620 619

2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin/garden garden view room with bath and shower room and balcony or terrace (max 3), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 45 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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Estreito de Camara de Lobos I MADEIRA

Main house

Twin ocean facing room

QUINTA DO ESTREITO VINTAGE HOUSE H H H H H estalagem

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Estreito de Camara de Lobos Breathtaking views, walking opportunities abound Nestling amongst vineyards on the southern slopes of the main wine producing area Quinta do Estreito Vintage House is set in a peaceful location just below the village of Estreito and offers superb views across the southern coast of Madeira. A short drive will take you either into the heart of the capital or to Levada Norte where numerous walks through Madeira’s beautiful countryside begin. The hotel is elegantly decorated and furnished giving a relaxed and homely atmosphere to all the reception areas and good views of the surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from the mature gardens. The main property houses reception areas and the restaurant whilst guest rooms are found in an interconnected building. A member of the Charming Hotels Madeira group.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV and safe l Some interconnecting rooms l Indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool with removable roof (towels, loungers, parasols), outdoor heated children’s pool l Sauna l Comfortable lounge, reception, library and bar in the main house l Gourmet restaurant classic style in the centenary main house, Adega da Quinta restaurant serving traditional and typical Madeiran dishes l Terrace and pool bar (subject to seasonal demand) l Courtesy bus to other Charming hotels and Funchal centre (daytime Mon-Sat) l Dine around concept with evening dining available in other Charming hotels, including courtesy transport (Mon-Sat) l Use of facilities at other Charming Hotels l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 48 bedrooms and suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Suite ocean view (max 3) Twin/double ocean facing sole use Half board - adult/child

1 Nov-26 Dec 3 Jan-31 Mar

27 Dec-2 Jan

1-30 Apr

25 34 27/14

25 73 27/14

25 52 27/14

on request 28 29/15

Quinta do Estreito Vintage House 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec (includes ½ bottle of wine, water & coffee) Early booking offer book before 31 Oct for stays 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £6-£12* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1 Jun-31 Jul, 1 Sep-22 Dec & 3-31 Jan receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit basket, flowers, room service breakfast for two (on request), stays 1 Nov-30 Apr receive flowers & sparkling wine, a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival), 7 night stays also receive a dinner for two, cocktails and room service breakfast Singles double ocean facing sole use no supplement 1 May-31 Jul & 3 Jan-29 Feb Sports free use of sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and facilities at Quinta das Vistas Golf arrivals 1 May-31 Oct receive reduced green fees at Palheiro and Santo da Serra golf courses Complimentary ½ bottle of Madeira wine and honey cake in room on arrival Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st child aged up to 11 (sharing room)

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

528 584 597 673 552 552 552 609 560 651 651 651 732 732 732 732 732 651 634 621 671 602 602 602 602 774 740 796 809 885 716 716 716 773 724 815 815 815 944 944 944 944 944 863 798 785 835 766 766 766 766 984 884 940 953 1009 860 860 860 917 868 959 959 959 1088 1088 1088 1088 1088 959 942 929 979 910 910 910 910 1092 1076 1132 1145 1153 1004 1004 1004 1061 1012 1103 1103 1151 1280 1280 1280 1280 1280 1151 1086 1073 1123 1054 1054 1054 1102 1276 483 539 552 618 483 483 483 540 491 582 582 582 687 687 687 687 687 606 565 552 602 533 533 533 533 713 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

616 628 762 774 888 899 1014 1026 559 571 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

554 542 542 493 554 724 847 554 554 554 554 554 604 779 604 579 579 616 604 830 839 681 657 657 699 688 688 639 699 1051 1306 699 699 699 699 742 792 967 792 767 767 804 792 1051 1071 913 889 883 826 814 814 765 826 1299 1432 826 826 826 826 868 918 1053 918 893 893 930 918 1210 1230 1072 1048 1024 952 940 940 891 1133 1739 1558 952 952 952 994 1036 1086 1221 1086 1061 1061 1098 1119 1422 1442 1284 1254 1212 497 485 485 436 497 753 883 497 497 497 497 518 568 723 568 543 543 580 568 797 797 644 620 617

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MADEIRA I Caniço Studio with side ocean view

QUINTA SPLENDIDA Wellness & Botanical Garden H H H H

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Caniço A charming spa retreat in a stunningly beautiful botanical setting Located in the centre of the charming village of Caniço, about 7km from the centre of Funchal, Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden resides in truly stunning botanical gardens stretching over 30,000m2 and boasts more than a 1,000 plant species. Its beautiful 19th century manor house has been very carefully restored according to the original plans and furnished with a number of antiques. Guest bedrooms are located in low-rise annexes perfectly integrated into the garden estate, plus 25 luxury spa suites are also available; only fitting for a property which boasts one of the largest spas on the island. The quinta has a long standing tradition in serving innovative and high quality gastronomic cuisine, plus organically grown vegetables and herbs harvested from the estate. Guests can dine-around at a choice of restaurants including gourmet La Perta, Thai Lounge & Mediterranean Galeria with select menus (excludes drinks). Quinta Splendida

04 May 11 May

18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun

15 Jun

Features All rooms feature satellite TV, safe (charge) and minibar (except studios and apartments) l Studios and apartments feature a kitchenette l Outdoor heated freshwater swimming pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Spa area with a range of treatments and massages, indoor pool, hammam, sauna, steam sauna, wellness bar, vitality pool l Fitness room, table tennis, billiards l 5 hole putting green, golf services l Gourmet restaurant La Perla with Mediterranean and international cuisine, Restaurant Galeria with buffet service and a la carte menu, Thai Lounge restaurant, 2 bars, wine cellar l Bus stop 20m from hotel with hourly service to Funchal and beach l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 166 bedrooms and suites

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 & 31 Dec Special dinners included 27 Mar & 10 Apr Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival 1 Nov-30 Apr and save £3-£6* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1 Jun-31 Jul, 1 Nov-25 Dec & 3 Jan-14 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **on same board basis as booked, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit, flowers, wine, stays of 7 nights or more upgrading to half board also receive an upgraded dinner in gourmet restaurant (excl. drinks) Sports free use of fitness room, table tennis, Golf receive 20% discount on green fees at Palheiro and Santo da Serra courses, incl cleaning, storage of clubs, shoes Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room)

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct going to press (see page 72) Studio garden view (max 2) Studio side ocean view (max 2) One bedroom apartment side ocean view (min 2, max 4) Spa suite ocean view (max 2) Twin garden view sole use Studio garden view sole use Studio side ocean view sole use Spa suite ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child Half board dine-around 22 Jun

29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

2 6 17 47 24 25 30 99 25/13 36

1 Nov-25 Dec 3 Jan-31 Mar

26 Dec-2 Jan 1-30 Apr

5 8 15 51 24 28 31 95 24/12 34

1 3 20 47 27 28 30 100 24/12 34

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

535 591 604 680 559 559 559 616 567 658 658 658 739 739 739 739 739 658 641 628 678 609 609 609 609 781 779 835 848 924 747 747 747 804 755 846 846 846 983 983 983 983 983 902 885 872 922 853 853 853 853 1011 947 1003 1016 1072 915 915 915 972 923 1014 1014 1014 1151 1151 1151 1151 1151 1070 1053 1040 1090 1021 1021 1021 1021 1107 1171 1227 1240 1240 1083 1083 1083 1140 1091 1182 1182 1238 1375 1375 1375 1375 1375 1294 1277 1264 1314 1245 1245 1245 1231 1275 511 567 580 646 507 507 507 564 515 606 606 606 715 715 715 715 715 634 617 604 654 585 585 585 585 735 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

588 599 722 734 836 848 950 962 547 559 Child (2-11yrs) 7 nights

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

526 514 514 465 526 696 789 526 526 526 526 526 576 751 576 551 551 588 576 802 871 713 689 689 660 648 648 599 660 1030 1154 660 660 660 660 660 710 923 748 723 723 760 835 1067 1255 1009 985 971 774 762 762 713 774 1237 1268 774 774 774 774 774 824 997 862 837 837 874 949 1274 1462 1216 1192 1136 888 876 876 827 1088 1582 1382 888 888 888 888 888 976 1149 1014 989 989 1113 1194 1638 1738 1492 1454 1356 485 473 473 424 485 751 815 485 485 485 485 485 535 709 554 529 529 566 598 813 897 699 676 669

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Jardim da Serra I MADEIRA

Standard room

QUINTA DA SERRA H H H H H Jardim da Serra A peaceful quinta with splendid gardens and beautiful views Located on the slopes of a valley in the village of Jardim da Serra and a 30 minute drive of Funchal, Quinta da Serra enjoys wonderful views over the surrounding landscape and boasts the island’s highest eucalyptus tree. Set in beautiful gardens the original 18th century house, completely refurbished in 2014, comprises master suites decorated in period style, whilst the newer part of the quinta features more modern style accommodation; all offer garden or sea views from private balconies. Delicious Madeiran and international cuisine using organic produce from the hotel’s own farm is served in the elegant a la carte restaurant and Henry’s Bar is a cosy venue for a refreshing cocktail. Amidst the leafy garden is the indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym plus a bar serving healthy fruit juices and light snacks. In addition guests have use of a tennis court, there are massage treatments available and transport arranged to Funchal.

Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Health Miamo with massage rooms, gym, Jacuzzi, sauna, heated indoor swimming pool l Tennis court l Greenvalley a la carte restaurant serving international and local cuisine, Henry’s Bar, Miamo Bar for light snacks and fruit juices l Babysitting service l Games room l Transport service to Funchal l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 52 bedrooms and junior suites

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) Superior twin/double ocean view (max 2+1) Junior suite garden view (max 2+2) Standard twin/double garden view sole use Superior twin/double ocean view sole use Half board - adult/child Full board - adult/child

Quinta da Serra 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 01 Jun 08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 29 Jun

06 Jul

13 Jul

20 Jul 27 Jul

Classic value Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £3-£6* Early booking offer book 30 days or more prior to arrival and save £2-£3* Free night offer stays 1 May-30 Apr receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit and sparkling wine, plus a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival) Sports free use of fitness room, sauna and Jacuzzi Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 12 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

1 May-31 Jul 1-31 Aug 1 Sep-31 Oct 10 34 29 44 31/16 62/52

8 29 29 44 31/16 62/52

1 Nov-20 Dec 3 Jan-30 Apr

21 Dec-2 Jan

5 20 10 15 30/25 59/50

5 20 15 20 30/25 59/50

03 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

562 618 631 707 586 586 586 643 594 685 685 685 766 799 799 799 799 696 668 655 705 636 636 636 636 808 744 799 813 889 768 768 768 825 776 867 867 867 970 1014 1014 1014 1014 878 850 837 887 818 818 818 818 1031 906 962 975 1031 930 930 930 987 938 1029 1029 1029 1165 1209 1209 1209 1198 1040 1012 999 1049 980 980 980 980 1124 1068 1124 1137 1193 1092 1092 1092 1149 1099 1191 1191 1213 1371 1404 1404 1404 1360 1202 1174 1161 1211 1142 1142 1142 1196 1288 477 533 546 612 501 501 501 558 509 599 599 599 693 717 717 717 717 606 583 570 620 551 551 551 551 729 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 02 Nov 09 Nov

16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 07 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 28 Dec 04 Jan 11 Jan

18 Jan 25 Jan

01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb 29 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr

25 Apr

3 nights 7 nights 10 nights 14 nights

625 637 563 551 551 502 563 748 748 563 563 563 563 563 613 788 613 588 588 625 613 839 815 657 633 633 765 777 703 691 691 642 703 903 903 703 703 703 703 703 753 928 753 728 728 765 753 979 955 797 773 827 885 897 823 811 811 762 838 1038 1023 823 823 823 823 823 873 1008 873 848 848 885 873 1099 1075 917 893 989 1005 1017 943 931 931 882 978 1173 1143 943 943 943 943 943 993 1128 993 968 968 1005 993 1219 1195 1037 1067 1205 553 565 491 479 479 430 491 674 674 491 491 491 491 491 541 696 541 516 516 553 541 752 728 575 551 578 Child (2-12yrs) 7 nights 2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a standard twin/double room with bath and shower room, balcony and garden view (max 2+1), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and include private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 40 minutes. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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MADEIRA I Santana Double room

QUINTA DO FURAO H H H H

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Santana Unique location, breathtaking views In an unique cliff top setting in 5 hectares of grounds amidst vines and colourful gardens the charming Quinta do Furao is a mere 3 kilometres from the famous village of Santana on the northeast coast of the island. This popular quinta boasts breathtaking views along the coast and of the surrounding mountains and is an ideal base for exploring the area. Attractive guest rooms and junior suites are elegantly furnished and in addition there are also 2 two bedroom villas located in the grounds. The cleverly designed indoor-outdoor heated swimming pool has a sliding roof allowing use throughout the year, plus there is a small fitness room, sauna and massage treatments available. The a la carte restaurant with its traditional decor makes for a cosy and intimate dining experience, or alternatively al fresco dining and splendid views can be enjoyed from the terrace area. The quinta’s wine cellar offer wine tastings and the charming pub is a perfect spot for relaxing in the evenings. Quinta do Furao

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Features All rooms feature cable TV, WiFi, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and safe l Indoor/ outdoor swimming pool (towels, sunloungers, parasols) l Sauna, small fitness room, massage room l A la carte restaurant offering Madeiran and international cuisine, pub & billiard room, wine cellar with wine tasting l Reading room l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 45 bedrooms and suites

Classic value Gala dinners included 24 Dec & 31 Dec Early booking offer book 90 days or more prior to arrival and save £6-£7* Early booking offer book 60 days or more prior to arrival and save £4* *per adult per night

Free night offer arrivals 1 Jan-29 Feb receive 1 free night in 7, or 2 in 14 nights** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit and sparkling wine Sports free use of fitness room Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of 1 May-31 Oct 1 Nov-29 Feb going to press (see page 72) Junior suite (max 3) Two bedroom cottage apartment (max 4+2) Twin/double sole use Junior suite sole use Half board - adult/child

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Porto Santo Island If it’s peace of mind and relaxation you require, the blue waters, golden beaches and calming ambiance of Porto Santo are sure to give you just that. The island is just seven miles by four and our featured hotel is delightfully situated on the island’s golden sandy beaches.

Porto Santo Island lies twenty-three miles to the north east of Madeira and is easily reached by a twenty minute flight from Funchal airport or a two hour ferry crossing from Funchal harbour. Although Porto Santo has a history of its own and still retains many fascinating vestiges of its past, it is the five mile ribbon of golden sand that provides the major attraction, although the sleepy capital of Vila Baleira and the tranquil lifestyle enjoyed all over the island are also reasons why visitors return year after year. This delightful island has remained largely undiscovered and with an indigenous population of just five thousand, you can be assured of a restful and peaceful time during your stay.

TWO CENTRE & TAILOR MADE HOLIDAYS Many of our guests choose to fly directly to Porto Santo via Funchal to start their relaxing break straight away, but two centre or fly drive holidays combining hotels on Madeira and Porto Santo Island can be easily arranged. Please note that sometimes an overnight stop on Madeira may be necessary before the transfer to Porto Santo dependent upon the time of arrival at Funchal airport. Our reservations team will advise arrival times and onward travel arrangements at the time of booking.

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As well as revitalising your body by soaking up the sun on Porto Santo, the beach is renowned for its therapeutic properties, and for those with rheumatic aches and pains, the sands are believed to have a curative effect. The long beach is divided into several different areas each with its own name and character. Both Penedo beach, one of the best and less crowded, and Calheta beach, a mixture of rock pools and sandy dunes, are awarded blue flags. Cabeco beach is located directly in front of the island’s hotels which provide bar and restaurant services for this area; with a children’s kindergarten in the sand dunes. Fontinha beach is the one that Madeirans love the most for its fine sand and clear, calm water and Pedras Pretas is very popular with the locals. Watersports include sailing, jet skiing, canoeing, water skiing and deep-sea fishing at certain times of the year and the clear, unpolluted ocean gives exceptional underwater visibility, excellent for scuba diving and snorkelling.

Given that the island is so small it can be easily covered on foot and there are several interesting look-out points, amongst them, Pico das Flores, Pico do Facho and Pico do Castelo, commanding wonderful views over the island and out to sea. The Porto Santo Golf course offers two 18 hole courses and one 9 hole pitch and putt and also features 8 tennis courts and a horse-riding centre, whilst the Vila Baleira Thalassa hotel has a thalassotherapy centre (open to non residents) with a variety of treatments and cures. The capital ‘town’ and the island’s only settlement of any notable size, Vila Baleira, is home to a small market on the Rua Joao Goncalves Zarco, a small town hall and a church, Nossa Senora da Piedade, originally founded in the 15th century. Porto Santo’s main claim to fame is its links to Christopher Columbus. Although there is no evidence that Porto Santo was ever his home, it is claimed that Columbus and his wife lived in Vila Baleira for about two years around 1480 and that Columbus’ son, Diego, was born on Porto Santo. Casa de Colombo is a 15th century property built of rough-hewn stone which now houses maps, paintings, engravings and details of Columbus’ life.

WHEN TO GO With average daily temperatures between 19˚C and 26˚C the climate is stable and dry with little change from season to season so sunbathing and swimming is pleasant all year round.

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PORTO SANTO ISLAND Twin room

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Porto Santo Island For beach lovers . . . an oasis of calm and natural beauty Hotel Porto Santo & Spa is situated right on the beach on the south side of the tiny island of Porto Santo with the open countryside surrounding the property accentuating its airy and spacious feel. There is direct access to the fine sandy beach via a large expanse of lawned gardens, or alternatively, the outdoor pool offers a relaxing spot to swim and soak up the sun. Airy guest bedrooms are attractively furnished and in addition there are luxurious two bedroom villas with private gardens available. A buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant with an a la carte menu available in the evenings. The spa offers an extensive list of treatments as well as an indoor pool, Turkish bath and relaxation areas. Hotel Porto Santo provides the perfect getaway and is an ideal choice for those seeking a restful holiday. The island’s small capital, Vila Baleira, is a short taxi ride away and offers guests the choice of several bars and restaurants. Hotel Porto Santo & Spa

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Features All rooms feature air-conditioning, cable TV, minibar and safe (charge) l Villas with 2 bedrooms, living room and private garden l Swimming pool and sun terrace (towels, loungers, parasols) l Spa with massage rooms, Turkish bath, indoor pool, hydro massage, relaxation areas l Restaurant with views to the ocean and serving local and international cuisine, bar with spacious terrace, snacks served at hotel beach bar (weather permitting), lounge l Direct access to the beach l Not all facilities are complimentary and are subject to seasonal demand l 94 bedrooms and 5 villas

Classic value Early booking offer book before 25 Oct for stays 1-30 Apr and save £3* *per adult per night

Free night offer stays 1 May-30 Jun receive 1 free night in 7** **based on b&b, reflected in brochure prices

Honeymooners complimentary fruit and sparkling wine Sports free use of table tennis and mini-golf Dining flexible plan available see page 9 Family discount available for 1st & 2nd child aged up to 11 (sharing room) Car hire see page 75

Supplements per person per night in £ at time of going to press (see page 72)

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Suite villa garden view (min 2, max 2+2) Family villa garden view (min 4, max 4+1) Twin garden view sole use Half board - adult/child

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2015/16 guide prices are per person in £ at time of going to press (see page 72) based on bed and breakfast in a twin room with bath and shower room and balcony (max 2+1), using flights from Gatwick to Funchal airport on Mondays (other departure days and flights available) and includes inter island flight connection and private transfers. Private transfer time: approximately 15 minutes from Porto Santo airport. All holidays are tailor-made and alternative departure days and durations, and flights from other airports are available. Please contact us for current prices.

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CLASSIC BOOKING CONDITIONS Our commitment to you

1. Provision of your holiday We will arrange for the provision to you of the services which make up the inclusive holiday as confirmed to you. These services will be provided either directly by us or by independently contracted suppliers. When you, or your travel agent ask for your holiday booking to be confirmed, we allocate your chosen holiday to you and give confirmation of the booking at that moment. It is then that a firm contract exists between you and Classic Collection Holidays Limited (Registered in England no. 1512421) on the basis of this brochure. This also acts as your acceptance of our booking conditions and your holiday is secured from that moment. If your holiday includes flight arrangements, you will be issued with an ATOL certificate immediately and we will later send you or your travel agent a holiday confirmation invoice verifying the details and prices of the holiday that you have already booked, which in most cases will have been confirmed by telephone. All holidays and offers advertised in this brochure are subject to availability. 2. Your holiday price A. When you book All prices, supplements and offers shown in this brochure are based on costs at time of printing (10 April 2015) although we reserve the right to amend all prices, supplements and offers (up or down) when we receive notification of new costs. Some hotels intentionally practice fluid pricing which means that their costs (reflected in our prices) may significantly increase during periods of high demand. This may affect the hotel’s standard room prices although the most significant changes will be noticed when booking superior room types. Prices in this brochure include airline rates applicable at the time of printing and although these rates will generally be available for the validity of the brochure, occasionally during periods of excess demand, when the relevant class is unavailable, we will book the next available fare class which may result in you paying a higher price than that promoted in this brochure. The government charges a levy to cover financial protection in the event of an airline failure and we automatically add this to your invoice total at the booking stage. Once you have confirmed your holiday booking, the price is protected subject to clause 2D of these booking conditions. Please note that not all hotel features detailed are complimentary, and some are subject to seasonal demand. B. VAT and Exchange rates Our VAT Registration number is 503 944 749 and all prices quoted in this brochure include VAT where relevant (at 20% at time of going to press). The brochure prices of holidays were calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 18 March 2015 in relation to the following currencies: Euro 1.3804, US Dollar 1.4641. Please note a) these rates are not comparable with note or tourist rates which are quoted in national newspapers b) hotel costs, transfers, resort representation, excursions, local taxes and part of the flight cost are typically paid in the currency of your holiday destination country. Aviation fuel is paid in US Dollars. All of these costs are affected by changes in the cost of buying foreign currency, as per exchange rates listed above. We reserve the right to increase our prices in accordance with these booking conditions. C. Price Promise If you can find the same flight inclusive holiday at a cheaper price at the time that you book, we undertake to match the price and will give an additional £10 per adult saving off any competitor’s price. In order to take advantage of our Price Promise, the component parts of the relevant holiday must be identical and we reserve the right to request confirmation in writing of the relevant competitor’s holiday price. Our Price Promise cannot be actioned retrospectively after a booking has been made, and it is only available on new bookings made during the validity of this brochure. Unfortunately we cannot always match prices where we believe our competitors have made a pricing error or where they are offering the holiday arrangements at a price below their operating costs. If a competitor’s price is greater than £150 per adult and/or £50 per child below our price, we deem one of these two scenarios to be true and will not honour our Price Promise. D. Surcharges (after booking) Once you have booked, the price of your holiday travel arrangements may be varied due to changes in transportation costs such as fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline cost changes which are part of the contract between airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator or organiser, and also in respect of government action such as changes in VAT or any other government imposed changes. In the case of any small variation, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, and any amendment charges, will be absorbed or retained. For larger variations, this 2% will still be absorbed for increases but not retained from refunds. In either case there will be an administration charge of £1 per person together with an amount to cover agent’s commission.

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In the unlikely event that this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your holiday travel arrangements, you may cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final invoice. 3. If your booking is changed It is unlikely that your booking will have to be changed, but we do plan the arrangements many months in advance, therefore we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes are very minor, but where they are major, we will inform you or your travel agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. A major change is one that is made to a major part of your holiday arrangements before departure, such as a change of your departure airport (except between London airports), resort area or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering accommodation with a lower category rating. If we have to make a major change you have the choice of the following: A accepting the changed arrangements as notified to you, B purchasing another available holiday from us, or C cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid. Additionally, if we make a major change after you have paid the full balance of your holiday and you accept A, B or C you will be entitled to compensation on the scale shown below. Period before scheduled departure Compensation within which a major change is per adult notified to you or your travel agent: More than 56 days Nil 43-56 days £20 29-42 days £30 15-28 days £40 0-14 days £50 Important note Compensation payments do not apply to changes caused by reason of war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, or other circumstances that may amount to force majeure. 4. If your holiday is cancelled We reserve the right in any circumstance to cancel your holiday and, in this event, we will return to you all money you have paid us or will offer you an alternative holiday of comparable standard to purchase. In no case, except for those beyond our control, will your holiday be cancelled after the balance is paid and in such cases compensation will be paid per clause 3. 5. What happens to complaints Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be settled amicably may be referred to arbitration if the customer so wishes, under a special scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). The ABTA scheme provides for a relatively simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer with regards to cost. Under the scheme, customers must pursue their claim within 12 months of the date of return from their holiday. (Outside this time limit, arbitration under the scheme may still be available if the Company agrees, although the ABTA scheme does not require such agreement). The scheme does not apply to claims for amounts greater than £5,000 per person or £25,000 per booking, neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. However, the scheme can deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a per person limit of £1,000 on the personal injury or illness element of the claim. Full details can be provided by us, or can be obtained from ABTA at www.abta.com. 6. Our responsibility for your holiday We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of the inclusive holiday, limited to items included on confirmation invoice are supplied to you as described in this brochure and to a reasonable standard. If any such part is not provided to your satisfaction due to the fault of our employees, agents, or suppliers, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday (see Important note in paragraph 3 above). Our liability in this respect is limited to a maximum of three times the value of the holiday. We must ask you however, to be patient and understanding in the event of unforeseen alterations to your holiday made by our suppliers over whom we have no direct control. 7. Excursions (whilst participating in arrangements made by us) Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not part of the holiday provided by us. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract is with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us and we are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision.

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8. Personal Injury (whilst participating in arrangements made by us) We have taken all reasonable and proper steps to ensure that proper arrangements have been made for all the holidays which are advertised in this brochure and that the suppliers of the various services which will be provided to you as part of the inclusive holiday are efficient, safe and reputable businesses, and that they comply with the local and national laws and regulations of the country in which they provide those services. We have no direct control over the provision of services to customers by suppliers. However, subject to the Notes below, we will pay to our customers the equivalent of such damages as they would be entitled to receive under English law in an English Court for any personal injury to the customer, including illness or death, caused by the negligence, as understood in English Law, of the servants or agents of ourselves or of any of our suppliers contracted or sub-contracted by us to provide any part of the arrangements for your holiday as described in this brochure. With regard to any relevant international convention for example, the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail, and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage, we are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. Copies of these can be made available on request. Air Passenger Rights Under EU law you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/ or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in paragraph 3. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport Users’ Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk 9. Personal Injury (Unconnected with travel arrangements made by us) If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your holiday arrangements or an excursion arranged through us, we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs or benefits received, under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of our assistance to you or any member of your party to £5,000. Under your travel insurance cover, you must make an insurance claim under the legal expenses section in respect of any legal fees incurred abroad for that purpose. Notes in respect of paragraphs 8 & 9 We would request that you (a) notify us of any claim for personal injury within 2 months of your return from holiday; (b) assign to Classic Collection Holidays any rights against a supplier or any other person or party you may have relating to the claim; and (c) agree to co-operate fully with us should our insurers wish to enforce those rights. This assignment is necessary to enable us to try to recover from suppliers any compensation paid to customers and associated costs as a result of personal injury to customers caused by the negligence of those suppliers. It is not our wish to profit from such assignment, and in the unlikely event of our recovering more than such compensation and costs, any excess will be paid to the injured customers.

Your commitment to Classic Collection Holidays

1. Your holiday contract As soon as your holiday booking is confirmed, you must sign a booking form accepting our booking conditions. Your contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions which are governed by English law and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you wish to do so. Any disputes arising will be heard in the English Courts unless you prefer the courts of Scotland or Northern Ireland. 2. Payment for the holiday You pay a deposit of £150 per person (or an agreed sum to cover non-refundable flight seats and/or hotel costs) when you book. This is your commitment until 8 weeks before departure when your final balance is due. You must pay the balance at least 8 weeks before departure. For bookings within 8 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. If payment is not received as above, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled and your deposit/s would be forfeited. If you pay money for your holiday to an ABTA travel agent, they will hold that money as our agent from the time they receive it until they pay the money to us. All credit card payments incur a charge (1% at time of printing but subject to change)

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3. If you change your booking If you want to change any details of your booking (eg transfer to a different holiday, departure date or airport), we will do our best to help as soon as we receive your request in writing. We charge an amendment fee of £25 per person named on the booking form for each detail of the booking changed and, in addition to the amendment fee, we will charge for any additional costs we incur in making the amendment/s. Please note that it is highly likely that amendment costs will increase the closer the change is made to your departure date. IMPORTANT Some travel arrangements (eg flight tickets purchased specifically from certain airlines and certain hotel bookings) may not be refundable or transferable after a reservation has been made and any alteration request may incur a cancellation charge of up to 100% of that particular part of the holiday arrangements. Where the price varies depending on the number of persons travelling and the numbers are amended, the price will be recharged on the basis of the new party size. Any increase in price per person payable as a result of a part cancellation is not a cancellation charge and will not normally be covered by your chosen insurance. A separate cancellation charge will be levied in respect of bookings cancelled in accordance with paragraph 4 below. A new confirmation invoice will be issued as appropriate on which the cancellation charges will be shown. 4. If you cancel your booking You or any member of your party may cancel your booking, or part of it, once it has been confirmed, but the instructions will only be valid if in writing and signed by the person who confirmed the booking. Your written instructions should go either to the travel agent you booked with, asking them to notify us immediately, or if you booked direct, to our address. To compensate us for the expense of processing your booking, payment of cancellation fees are on the scale shown. The amount payable depends on when we receive your written instructions. Period before scheduled departure within which written holiday instructions are received by us

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More than 56 days 43-56 days 29-42 days 15-28 days 8-14 days 7 days or fewer

Deposit/initial payment 30% or deposit if greater 50% or deposit if greater 70% or deposit if greater 90% or deposit if greater 100%

5. If you have a complaint If you have a complaint about your holiday please refer the matter to the supplier immediately (airline, hotel, car hire etc). If further assistance is required our agent/ representative in resort should be contacted. Matters can most easily be resolved for you on the spot, when the supplier can see and understand the exact nature of any problems you have. It is unreasonable to take no action whilst on holiday, then complain afterwards. In the unlikely event that matters cannot be resolved to your satisfaction our agent/representative will ask you to record details on a holiday report form of which you will be given a copy, and you must then follow up your report by writing to our Customer Services Department within 28 days of returning from resort. 6. Holiday participation We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a customer if their conduct is disruptive and affects the enjoyment of other holidaymakers, and we shall be under no liability for any extra costs incurred by such a person as a result of our doing so. Aircraft captains are legally entitled to deny boarding to any passenger presenting themselves at the aircraft who, at the captain’s absolute discretion, are unacceptably under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any passenger who is denied boarding on the outbound flight for that reason, shall be deemed to have given notice of cancellation of his/her booking at that moment, and cancellation charges will apply in accordance with paragraph 4. 7. Your accommodation The accommodation provided is only for the use of passengers shown on the confirmation invoice as confirmed by us; subletting, sharing or assignment is prohibited. 8. Your travel ticket conditions When you travel with an air or sea carrier, their conditions of carriage apply, some of which limit liability. These conditions are often the subject of international agreements between countries, and copies of the conditions which apply are available for inspection at the travel agent where you book your holiday. 9. Data Protection Act Classic Collection Holidays is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998 and will deal with all personal data you provide to us in accordance therewith. It is necessary for us to pass on your personal data to airlines, hotels, transportation companies, insurers and other agents in order to arrange the holiday you require. By making a booking or a booking enquiry with Classic Collection Holidays you have consented to allow the passing on of such data as we determine necessary for that purpose. Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to inspect any relevant personal information held by us.

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HOLIDAY INFORMATION

Hotel facilities normally incur a charge eg sun loungers, tennis, squash, mini-golf, pool table, watersports, entry to disco/nightclub, use of fitness/leisure and spa facilities, children’s clubs, cots, safety deposit boxes and car parking.

MAKING A BOOKING

Check in/out & duration of holiday On arrival at hotels, check in time is normally 4pm and check out 12 noon. Most hotels can provide luggage storage and changing room facilities if you arrive earlier or stay later, and you may be able to pay locally for a late check out from your room. The number of nights on your confirmation invoice refers to the number of nights reserved for you in your hotel. If you arrive very late at night or in the early hours of the morning, your accommodation is immediately available as it will have been reserved for the whole night and this will count as one of your holiday nights.

Our experienced team can give you the name of our appointed travel agent in your area and will help you choose a suitable holiday and make a reservation on your behalf. If you book through a travel agent, they will check details and availability with us and if you accept these as satisfactory, a formal contract will exist between you and Classic Collection Holidays. If you make a booking directly with us, we will discuss and confirm the details of the holiday with you and, if you accept these as satisfactory, a formal contract will exist between you and Classic Collection Holidays and your credit card details will be taken at that time. In either event, you must sign the completed booking form and pay the appropriate initial payment or, if within 8 weeks of departure, the full holiday price. The booking form (downloadable from our website) and payment must reach us within 4 working days of the booking being confirmed and we reserve the right to cancel the booking and apply full cancellation charges if they are not received within this time. Late bookings made within 8 weeks of departure require that the total balance is paid immediately. Normal cancellation charges apply to late bookings should you subsequently cancel. Recommendations can be made by our team although the final decision as to hotel and resort suitability is ultimately your choice and we cannot be held liable for our suggestions. Please note that for staff training purposes, telephone calls may be monitored and/or recorded. Special requests such as adjoining rooms, dietary requirements etc, should be detailed under Special requests on the booking form. We will inform the property management and/or carrier of your requirements but we cannot guarantee that these will be met. Where additional local costs are involved, payment should be made directly to the supplier. If you have a disability or suffer mobility difficulties, please complete our Special Needs Checklist before we confirm your booking. You may wish to research the suitability of your chosen property with Tourism for All 0845 124 9971/73 www.tourismforall.org.uk

Dress code Due to the sophisticated nature of many of our hotel restaurants, shorts and t-shirts are unacceptable for evening dining and slightly more formal attire is recommended.

Vaccinations & health requirements In some countries it is wise, and sometimes obligatory, to have certain vaccinations. As regulations frequently change you should check with your GP’s surgery or www.nathnac.org/travel for up to date information.

Children & infants Some children’s prices are detailed on our hotel pages but owing to space restrictions, we cannot detail all relevant prices and you should contact our reservations department for specific prices. To take advantage of children’s prices, a child must normally be aged 2-11 years at the date of return and must share a room with two adults or full fare paying passengers, although some hotels offer special reductions for a second child sharing the room, or for older children, or for a child travelling with one adult, or where children share an interconnecting room. Children paying child prices can normally benefit from reduced half board supplements (when booking same board basis as adults) and will not normally be charged room supplements although if these are payable, relevant prices will be advised at time of booking. Normally children staying in their own room will be charged as full fare paying passengers including relevant room and half board supplements. Please note that where children’s reductions are relevant, their date of birth and age on the date of return from holiday must be advised on the booking form. Infants (under two years of age at date of return) pay a charge to cover our administration costs and additional charges may be levied for certain flights, inter-island connections or business class cabins. Hotels will charge locally for food and cots. Please note that the regulations applied to the manufacture of cots in other countries are not as high as those in the UK and may not conform to British safety standards. Also please note that the date of birth and age of infants on return from holiday must be advised on the booking form.

Travel documentation Your flight tickets including e-ticket information and holiday itinerary will normally be dispatched approximately 10 days prior to departure although very late booking confirmations and e-ticket details may be forwarded by email only.

Child seats Although we can request child seats for private transfers in resort, they cannot always be guaranteed and in such cases we suggest that you bring your own (see complimentary BubbleBum offer page 13).

UK airport charges To cover the cost of development or improvement works, some UK airports charge an airport improvement fee which is payable within the relevant check-in area. For example, at Norwich International Airport a development fee of £10 per adult (16 years+) is payable.

Babysitting arrangements are available at many properties although the service will vary and the sitter may not remain in the room with the child. If you wish to use a babysitting service, you must arrange and pay for it locally with the sitter who is frequently a member of the hotel staff not qualified in child care.

OUR BROCHURE & HOLIDAY DETAILS

Health & safety All our properties are checked regularly for compliance in respect of local regulations. However, guests must exercise caution particularly with regard to fire safety, swimming pools, balconies, lifts etc, where compliance may not be equal to British standards.

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Passports, visas & travel advice Your passport, visa and immigration requirements are your responsibility and you should confirm these with relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements. For British Citizens, a full ten-year passport is required for travel and it is recommended that your passport is valid for six months from your return date to the UK. Children under 16 must hold their own five-year passport. Contact the UK Passport Agency 0870 521 0410 or www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/ passports for details. Please note that your name and initials on your flight tickets/ documentation must match those on your passport. For up to date Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice on the countries you are visiting, see www.gov.uk/ foreign-travel-advice

Brochure accuracy This brochure was printed on 10 April 2015. Details are valid for departures from 1 May 2015 to 30 April 2016 or until publication of any revised edition, or you are notified otherwise by your travel agent or our reservations staff. All the facts in this brochure are re-checked for accuracy by our staff and, where possible, our hoteliers, although of course it is always feasible, especially in low season, that facilities may be unavailable as hotels, especially those which are open all year round, will require maintenance (eg pools), redecoration and refurbishment. Service within hotels may change from time to time eg dining changes from traditional waiter service to buffet style. Such events are regrettably beyond our control although we will alert you to significant changes at time of booking, or if you have already booked, we will contact you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. Hotel details We are happy to advise hotel web addresses, but cannot accept responsibility for their accuracy. Room types and upgrades Single rooms normally carry a supplement which is for the convenience of having a room to yourself and location/facilities may be inferior to that of a twin room. In family rooms and twin or double rooms that take additional beds, do note that the extra bed/s could be of a folding or convertible sofa type and beds for children may not be full adult-sized singles. When additional beds are put in a room, floor space will be reduced and cupboard access may be limited. Junior suites normally have a sitting area, and suites have a sitting area or separate sitting room. Ocean or sea view rooms enjoy views of the ocean/sea although foliage, buildings etc may sometimes interupt a full view. Ocean facing or sea facing rooms will face the ocean/sea but will normally be on lower floors where the view of the ocean/sea may be obscured through gardens/trees etc. Side ocean view or side sea view rooms offer a restricted view of the ocean. Room upgrade supplements are normally detailed on the hotel pages, but occasionally you may see the phrase on request which means that we will have to contact the hotel for up-to-date prices.

100% FINANCIAL PROTECTION

All the ex-UK flight inclusive holidays within this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme under ATOL number 5837. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL certificate (for further information about financial protection please see our booking conditions and www.atol.org.uk). For holidays and travel arrangements which do not include travel by air, your financial protection is administered by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) under membership number W5429. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA and/or ABTA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. ABTA members help holidaymakers get the most from their travel arrangements, and assist them in the unlikely event that things do not go according to plan. Under ABTA’s Code of Conduct, we maintain a high standard of service to our customers. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct, and the arbitration scheme, contact ABTA tel 0207 637 2444 or www.abta.com

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Meal arrangements Full board normally consists of breakfast (usually continental buffet style), lunch and dinner; half board is breakfast and dinner. Full board or half board arrangements, as indicated in the hotel descriptions, are generally served in the main dining room and are based on a standard table d’hote menu although this normally includes a choice of dishes. Many hotels offer buffet style meals and some a combination of waiter and buffet service. A full a la carte menu is available for an extra cost in most of our hotels and customers should note that when half or full board is offered as a la carte dining, exclusions such as lobster, prawns etc may be available for a local supplement. Most hotels offer the option of booking any number of nights on half or full board so that you can pay in the UK and decide which nights you wish to eat at the hotel when you arrive: simply ask our reservations staff for details.

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Resort development may be in progress and occasionally the work involved will result in building work being in evidence. We cannot forewarn of all developments, however, if the works taking place, either through noise or other inconvenience, is felt by us to affect your overall holiday enjoyment, we will supply all such information to you directly or via your travel agent. Many of our resorts are in popular holiday destinations which invariably have busy road networks so you may encounter some traffic disturbance especially during peak season. Representation Due to the specialist nature of our programme it is not always practical to visit our guests in their hotel particularly where multi-centres, island hopping or fly drive holidays are booked. All customers will be given emergency contact numbers, and departure details will be confirmed on arrival in resort. Our resort representative or local agent will normally make contact within 24 hours of your arrival to ensure that everything is in order, although should you encounter any difficulties during your stay, please contact your hotel manager in the first instance, and if further assistance is required, simply contact our resort manager or local agent who will endeavour to resolve the problem. Your holiday price includes 1. Return flights between the UK and overseas airport (where applicable) 2. Luggage allowance as specified on your airline documentation 3. Private transfer or hire car between the overseas airport and your hotel (as detailed on our confirmation) 4. Accommodation and board basis as detailed on your confirmation 5. Services of our representative or local office/agent Please note that refunds are not available for services provided but not utilised Your holiday price excludes 1. Transport between your home and departure airport 2. Travel insurance (condition of booking) 3. Meals and refreshments en route, except those included on aircraft 4. Optional excursions 5. Cost of passports and relevant visas 6. Cots and local infant charges 7. Excess baggage including golf clubs etc

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CLASSIC flights & car hire Choice of flights We know that our customers like to fly from a local airport that is convenient to them and because we tailor-make every holiday to suit you, we are able to book scheduled, charter or no frills flights from a wide range of UK airports. Please call our reservations team for further details regarding the services provided by different airlines. Scheduled airlines These offer high frequency and often daily services to our destinations which allows you the luxury of choosing your departure day and holiday duration. Scheduled flights provide a high level of service and comfort, normally with generous legroom (typical seat pitch 31 inches), punctuality, meals relevant to the time of day, plus complimentary bar and in-flight entertainment. Scheduled services also give you the chance to upgrade to business and first class cabins. Classic Collection Holidays offers flights with all scheduled carriers. British Airways Many of our destinations are served by British Airways, and we are pleased to boast Appointed Operator status with this airline that continues to be a favourite with Classic customers. Two cabin options are available: Euro Traveller and Club Europe. British Airways’ Euro Traveller passengers in the main cabin enjoy the highest standards expected of British Airways including generous legroom and increased seat pitch, meals and snacks relevant to the time of day and flight duration and complimentary drinks (wine, beer and spirits). One bag (maximum weight 23kg) per person is included in our prices. Upgrades British Airways’ flights offer a choice of cabin options dependent upon the route. Club Europe benefits include generous legroom and increased seat pitch, meals and snacks relevant to the time of day and flight duration, complimentary drinks (wine, beer and spirits), dedicated check-in desks and the use of airport lounge facilities. Club Europe passengers also enjoy an increased luggage allowance and two bags (each weighing a maximum of 23kg) per person is included in our prices. Domestic flight connections via London So that our customers can take advantage of the flexibility and reliability of scheduled flights from London, we are pleased to offer domestic flights from all UK airports. No frills flights Often referred to as low cost airlines, these flights do not provide complimentary in-flight drinks, meals, or entertainment and seats are not normally allocated prior to boarding although families with young children are given priority boarding status. Prices vary dependent upon travel dates and when you book. We can easily include a no frills flight from your local airport, but if you wish to book your own no frills flight we are happy to book the rest of the holiday for you.

Sustainability We contribute annually to The Travel Foundation to offset emissions from our staff flights. See www.thetravelfoundation. org.uk for travel lottery and sustainability details.

Classic car hire Often the best way to explore is by car and we can book a hire car for you in most of our destinations. We can easily book a car for any duration with a choice of vehicle including family saloons, cabriolets, people-movers, four-wheel drives, and sports cars. We have included some guide prices below, but simply let us know the type of car you would like to hire and we will ensure that we get the best possible price for you at the time you book your holiday. Group A (Nissan Micra or similar) 3 days from £89 & 7 days from £175 Car hire terms and conditions Our hire car terms normally include unlimited mileage, government tax, CDW and insurance. A UK driving licence, passport and car rental contract are minimum driving requirements, and in order to hire a car, you must have at least two years’ driving experience and be at least 25 years of age (normal maximum 75 years of age). Please note that the types of car may vary within each group and delivery and/or collection charges may apply in some resort areas. Child seats and additional drivers can be booked with us although extra relevant charges will be payable locally. Normally a petrol deposit will be payable on collection of your hire car. Please also note that a non-waivable excess is applicable in the event of accident or theft unless optional super CDW is paid for locally.

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Charter flights Through a range of charter airline partners, we are delighted to offer a choice of direct flights from many UK airports. These flights may restrict your holiday duration to 7 or 14 nights, but we know that to fly direct to your holiday destination from your local airport is normally preferable.

Private jets Together with travel industry partner, FHR, Classic Collection Holidays enjoys a partnership with a fully licensed airline company which specialises in the provision of private executive aircraft. For total flexibility, privacy and convenience, we can charter a private aircraft giving you the ability to create your own holiday timetable to any of our destinations. You can choose the aircraft type, the seating arrangements, the level of service, your departure airport and the flight timings that suit you best.

Flights may be on scheduled, charter or no frills airlines on a daily or weekly basis although some routes may not operate for the entire year. Flight durations from the UK to Madeira and Porto Santo range between 3 hrs 20 to 4 hrs 30 and we will be pleased to discuss specific timings and various options at the time of booking. Business class seats are available on selected scheduled services, and premium, extra legroom seats and speedy boarding can be booked when available with relevant airlines.

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www.classic-collection.co.uk To request copies of our brochures or to book your holiday visit your local independent travel agent

Or call our reservations team Freephone 0800 008 7288 We are open every day until 10pm Monday to Saturday 9am-10pm & Sunday 10am-10pm

TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY OR TOHouse, BOOKLittle YOUR CLASSIC Classic Collection Holidays, Saxon High Street, COLLECTION HOLIDAY CONTACT Worthing West :Sussex BN11 1DH United Kingdom MALVERN WORLD TRAVEL 44 SOMERS PARK AVENUE Reservations Freephone 0800 008 7288 or 01903 823088 MALVERN Admin Freephone 0800 008 7289 or 01903 836621 WR14 1SD Accounts Freephone 0800 294 9326 or 01903 836654 TEL 01684 562406 OR BY email malvernworldtravel@hotmail.co.uk Email sales@classic-collection.co.uk Fax 01903 214945

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